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433 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
00:00:26
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
46 ft
Altitude min
57 ft
Altitude max
46 ft
Altitude start
59 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
9.4%
Grade min
338 ft
Distance climb
95 ft
Distance flat
00:00:26
Avg time

Backyard Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dogtown
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is a doubletrack road on private property that is used to get into the trails in the Hutchins Court Greenbelt property. It is not signed as private and is commonly used. From Dennison Street, walk up the road for a hundred feet or so and head left on the thin singletrack running down the hill.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Backyard Road

        ▼ Where is Backyard Road located?
        Backyard Road is located in Dogtown, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Dogtown trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.65145, -70.66191.
        ▼ How hard is Backyard Road?
        Backyard Road is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backyard Road?
        Backyard Road has 11 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 46 ft to 57 ft.
        ▼ Is Backyard Road a point to point trail?
        Backyard Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.

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