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3,839 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:08:18
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
1,148 ft
Altitude min
1,181 ft
Altitude max
1,178 ft
Altitude start
1,161 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-7.1%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
892 ft
Distance climb
988 ft
Distance down
1,959 ft
Distance flat
00:08:18
Avg time
Beaver Tail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPittsfield State Forest
Pittsfield, Massachusetts -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#537 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
- #39 in E-Biking
- #2,137 in Trail Running
- #3,629 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Fun trail around backside of Beaver Pond. A bit rooty in places.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 53 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
All
- 567 rides
- Last: Oct 23, 2026
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