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3,642 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:18:05
Avg time
27 ft
Altitude change
130 ft
Altitude min
178 ft
Altitude max
134 ft
Altitude start
161 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-10.5%
Grade max
12.1%
Grade min
1,444 ft
Distance climb
1,106 ft
Distance down
955 ft
Distance flat
00:18:05
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BTF Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tompson Street Reservation
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73265 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77861 in Trail Running
    • #47498 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny

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BTF Trail is a 3,642 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Gloucester Massachusetts. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 64 ft black diamond climb. It features a-frame, bridge, drop, jump, gap jump, ladder bridge, rock face, rock garden, roller coaster and skinny. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 132 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Aug 9, 2026 @ 8:01am (America/New_York)
Aug 9, 2026
 Running great. One of the best trails here!
Jul 19, 2024 @ 3:59am
Jul 19, 2024
May 18, 2023 @ 5:26am
May 18, 2023
Jan 28, 2023 @ 11:34pm
Jan 28, 2023
 Mint
Apr 11, 2021 @ 8:34am
Apr 11, 2021
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Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is BTF Trail located?
        BTF Trail is located in Tompson Street Reservation, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Tompson Street Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.63059, -70.71473.
        ▼ How hard is BTF Trail?
        BTF Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for BTF Trail?
        BTF Trail has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 130 ft to 178 ft.
        ▼ Is BTF Trail a point to point trail?
        BTF Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is BTF Trail?
        BTF Trail is 3,642 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on BTF Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on BTF Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access BTF Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to BTF Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride BTF Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride BTF Trail. The trail is 3,642 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is BTF Trail?
        BTF Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 881 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,066 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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