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1,114 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:04:29
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
177 ft
Altitude min
226 ft
Altitude max
187 ft
Altitude start
222 ft
Altitude end
3.151%
Grade
-6.338%
Grade max
23.889%
Grade min
535 ft
Distance climb
466 ft
Distance down
114 ft
Distance flat
00:04:29
Avg time

Bow Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lynn Woods
    Lynn, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #178283 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #348513 in Trail Running
    • #142814 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,029 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #11,673 in Trail Running
    • #6,035 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Bow Ridge is a 1,114 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Lynn Massachusetts. Highlights include a ridgeline. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 47 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Ridgeline

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 105 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 504 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Bow Ridge Trail Reports

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Oct 29, 2026 @ 1:05pm (America/New_York)
2 days
 A downed tree
Oct 17, 2024 @ 11:42am
Oct 17, 2024
May 25, 2023 @ 4:41am
May 25, 2023
 Vegetation has been burned but trail okay
Apr 16, 2023 @ 5:58am
Apr 16, 2023
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 12:05am
Apr 16, 2023
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on Oct 29, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bow Ridge located?
      Bow Ridge is located in Lynn Woods, Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Lynn Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.50198, -70.99849.
      ▼ How hard is Bow Ridge?
      Bow Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.151%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bow Ridge?
      Bow Ridge has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 177 ft to 226 ft.
      ▼ Is Bow Ridge a point to point trail?
      Bow Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bow Ridge?
      Bow Ridge is 1,114 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bow Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bow Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bow Ridge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bow Ridge are:
      • August (50 activities)
      • September (36 activities)
      • May (28 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bow Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bow Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bow Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Bow Ridge. The trail is 1,114 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bow Ridge?
      Bow Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 2,726 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,779 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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