more stats
1,024 ft
Distance
77 ft
Climb
00:02:47
Avg time
78 ft
Altitude change
543 ft
Altitude min
621 ft
Altitude max
543 ft
Altitude start
620 ft
Altitude end
7.6%
Grade
2.8%
Grade max
12.9%
Grade min
968 ft
Distance climb
56 ft
Distance flat
00:02:47
Avg time

Brace Face Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area
    Ludlow, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #179465 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99250 in Trail Running
    • #420801 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,177 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #2,950 in Trail Running
    • #15,132 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Good climbing trail, easy to follow and easy up. Bypasses double track. Leads to Backdrop climb and then to top of facing rock.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 186 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brace Face Up located?
      Brace Face Up is located in Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area, Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.2231, -72.46116.
      ▼ How hard is Brace Face Up?
      Brace Face Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brace Face Up?
      Brace Face Up has 77 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 543 ft to 621 ft.
      ▼ Is Brace Face Up a point to point trail?
      Brace Face Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Brace Face Up?
      Brace Face Up is 1,024 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brace Face Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Brace Face Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Brace Face Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brace Face Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Brace Face Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Brace Face Up. The trail is 1,024 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brace Face Up?
      Brace Face Up is a very popular trail. There have been 779 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 893 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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