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1,280 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:03:20
Avg time
28 ft
Altitude change
156 ft
Altitude min
205 ft
Altitude max
156 ft
Altitude start
184 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
23.9%
Grade min
568 ft
Distance climb
686 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:03:20
Avg time

Ascention Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Woody Hill
    Westerly, Rhode Island
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90035 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122529 in Trail Running
    • #119965 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Westerly Municipal Land Trust

This is one of the legacy trails on DEM land that was a dirt bike trail. There are actually two of them side-by-side, but the one on the right (looking from West Main Street) is stupidly blown out.

It is a lung buster for sure since it includes a short section of baby heads.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 75 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 868 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ascention

        ▼ Where is Ascention located?
        Ascention is located in Woody Hill, Westerly, Rhode Island, United States. It is part of the Woody Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.38058, -71.74567.
        ▼ How hard is Ascention?
        Ascention is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ascention?
        Ascention has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 156 ft to 205 ft.
        ▼ Is Ascention a point to point trail?
        Ascention is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ascention?
        Ascention is 1,280 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ascention?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ascention. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ascention?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ascention are:
        • July (93 activities)
        • October (64 activities)
        • November (45 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Ascention? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ascention are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ascention?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Ascention. The trail is 1,280 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ascention?
        Ascention is a very popular trail. There have been 1,967 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,079 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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