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3.4 miles
Distance
198 ft
Climb
-216 ft
Descent
1,299 ft
High Point
-18 ft
Altitude change
1,149 ft
Altitude min
1,277 ft
Altitude start
1,260 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-12.2%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Beginner loop through Pittsfield State Forest "Family Trails" ...there are many options to add to this or take smaller loops off of it, but it is a good base loop.
Beaver Tail has newly constructed boardwalks, however it does get muddy after rain. Many trails have lots of small roots, but are otherwise very beginner friendly.
Detailed Description
PSF Beginner Loop 1 is a 3 mile popular easy route located near Pittsfield Massachusetts. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 198 ft with a max elevation of 1,299 ft then descends -216 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Nov 4, 2024)
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Stats
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Distance3 miles
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Avg time53 min 11 sec
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Altitude min1,149 ft
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Altitude start1,277 ft
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Altitude end1,260 ft
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Climb198 ft
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Descent-216 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-12.2%
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Grade min17.8%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trails in Route
| 1,132 ft | |||||
| 1,204 ft | |||||
| 764 ft | |||||
| 1,148 ft | |||||
| 3,704 ft | |||||
| 2,011 ft | |||||
| 4,367 ft | |||||
| 705 ft | |||||
| 1,886 ft | |||||
| 2,372 ft | |||||
| 505 ft | |||||
| 896 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeXC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingEasy
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2012-02-05 Berry Pond Climb
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