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2,093 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:02:28
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
54 ft
Altitude min
67 ft
Altitude max
67 ft
Altitude start
59 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-2.4%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance climb
1,115 ft
Distance down
728 ft
Distance flat
00:02:28
Avg time

Behind the Scenes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Gordon College
    Wenham, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 90 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #110204 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109561 in Trail Running
    • #140023 in Hiking
    • #2348 in Snowshoeing
    • #19465 in Adaptive Biking
    • #51711 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,948 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #3,501 in Trail Running
    • #5,880 in Hiking
    • #294 in Snowshoeing
    • #234 in Adaptive Biking
    • #1,522 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other

Parallel to Essex St, this trail brings you behind Meadowbrook Farm for some fun yet relatively mild riding. Watch out for a sudden and steep brook crossing after the trail opens up behind Meadowbrook Farm. Take the Mud Pit Shortcut for a fun and messy challenge
The stream crossing with steep banks on both sides without a bridge is the only real tough part of this trail. The rest is a gentle cruise.

Tags
Creek crossingFamily friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Behind the Scenes located?
      Behind the Scenes is located in Gordon College, Wenham, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Gordon College trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.60411, -70.83511.
      ▼ How hard is Behind the Scenes?
      Behind the Scenes is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Behind the Scenes?
      Behind the Scenes has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 54 ft to 67 ft.
      ▼ Is Behind the Scenes a point to point trail?
      Behind the Scenes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Behind the Scenes?
      Behind the Scenes is 2,093 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Behind the Scenes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Behind the Scenes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Behind the Scenes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Behind the Scenes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Behind the Scenes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Behind the Scenes. The trail is 2,093 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Behind the Scenes?
      Behind the Scenes is a moderately popular trail. There have been 365 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 384 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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