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935 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:01:09
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
196 ft
Altitude min
208 ft
Altitude max
199 ft
Altitude start
203 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-4.6%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
358 ft
Distance climb
157 ft
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
00:01:09
Avg time

Avoid the Powerline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Adams Farm
    Walpole, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Other
  • Land Owner
    Town of Walpole

Trail runs a bit rough at points, but it is useful if you don't want to use the powerline. Southern end has a lengthy rock garden, and a stream crossing would greatly benefit from a bridge.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 184 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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        In the summer, there is no trailhead on the powerline side yet - it's totally grown in and needs to be established.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Avoid the Powerline located?
        Avoid the Powerline is located in Adams Farm, Walpole, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Adams Farm trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.19312, -71.26223.
        ▼ How hard is Avoid the Powerline?
        Avoid the Powerline is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Avoid the Powerline?
        Avoid the Powerline has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 196 ft to 208 ft.
        ▼ Is Avoid the Powerline a point to point trail?
        Avoid the Powerline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Avoid the Powerline?
        Avoid the Powerline is 935 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Avoid the Powerline?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Avoid the Powerline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Avoid the Powerline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Avoid the Powerline are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Avoid the Powerline?
        The estimated time to ride Avoid the Powerline is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 935 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Avoid the Powerline?
        Avoid the Powerline is a very popular trail. There have been 427 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 456 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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