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4,134 ft
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-67 ft
Descent
00:04:02
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
54 ft
Altitude min
120 ft
Altitude max
61 ft
Altitude start
52 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-15.5%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
1,995 ft
Distance climb
1,611 ft
Distance down
531 ft
Distance flat
00:04:02
Avg time

BP 1A Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Bradley Palmer State Park
    Ipswich, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

The hill rising from the main Bradley Palmer parking lot is somewhat long with a consistently moderate grade. The northern half of this trail was recently improved and is in perfect condition. The southern end with the S turn through the stonewall gets muddy and wet.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 88 rides
  • Last: Jul 6, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About BP 1A

        ▼ Where is BP 1A located?
        BP 1A is located in Bradley Palmer State Park, Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Bradley Palmer State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.64281, -70.899.
        ▼ How hard is BP 1A?
        BP 1A is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for BP 1A?
        BP 1A has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 54 ft to 120 ft.
        ▼ Is BP 1A a point to point trail?
        BP 1A is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.

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