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3,914 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:05:07
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
286 ft
Altitude min
312 ft
Altitude max
286 ft
Altitude start
295 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-8.9%
Grade max
4.1%
Grade min
2,159 ft
Distance climb
1,086 ft
Distance down
669 ft
Distance flat
00:05:07
Avg time

Blue Drum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big River Management Area
    West Greenwich, Rhode Island
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #213599 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #348038 in Trail Running
    • #154290 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #434 in Mountain Biking · Rhode Island [+]
    • #960 in Trail Running
    • #743 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Blue Drum is a 3,914 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near West Greenwich Rhode Island. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 540 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Blue Drum Trail Reports

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Apr 16, 2023 @ 11:39am
Apr 16, 2023
 A few muddy spots when wet but otherwise clear and in good shape.
Jul 9, 2022 @ 2:07pm
Jul 9, 2022
Nov 4, 2021 @ 4:01am
Nov 4, 2021
Aug 27, 2021 @ 4:42am
Aug 27, 2021
 Tree down across trail near where Jim’s dam bridge meets up. It’s laying across the trail
Aug 26, 2021 @ 6:30pm
Aug 26, 2021
 Storm Debris cleared
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Drum located?
      Blue Drum is located in Big River Management Area, West Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States. It is part of the Big River Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.62594, -71.59551.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Drum?
      Blue Drum is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Drum?
      Blue Drum has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 286 ft to 312 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Drum a point to point trail?
      Blue Drum is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Drum?
      Blue Drum is 3,914 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Drum?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Drum. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Drum? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Drum are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Drum?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Blue Drum. The trail is 3,914 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Drum?
      Blue Drum is a very popular trail. There have been 1,222 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,233 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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