49.7 miles
Distance
4,966 ft
Climb
-4,954 ft
Descent
1,998 ft
High Point
12 ft
Altitude change
542 ft
Altitude min
675 ft
Altitude start
686 ft
Altitude end
-54.6%
Grade max
33.1%
Grade min
23 miles
Distance climb
22 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat

This was Greg's idea

The name says it all. This is a full day epic ride with hike a bike sections

Detailed Description
Something Terrible is a 50 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Westminster Massachusetts. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 18 trails. This route climbs 4,966 ft with a max elevation of 1,998 ft then descends -4,954 ft.
Tags
Hike-a-bike

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 6 trails (newest: Jul 25, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    50 miles
  • Avg time
    15 hr 38 min
  • Altitude change
    12 ft
  • Altitude min
    542 ft
  • Altitude start
    675 ft
  • Altitude end
    686 ft
  • Climb
    4,966 ft
  • Descent
    -4,954 ft
  • Grade max
    -54.6%
  • Grade min
    33.1%
  • Distance climb
    23 miles
  • Distance down
    22 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles

25 Reviews & Comments

MassNerd MassNerd
Ha! Great name. Not sure I'll ever been in good enough shape to ever do this route.

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
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MTB Leominster State Forest - Organism
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MTB Leominster State Forest - Organism
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MTB Leominster State Forest - Hey Shorty
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MTB Leominster State Forest - Hey Shorty
trail: Hey Shorty
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