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463 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
00:00:59
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
233 ft
Altitude min
238 ft
Altitude max
233 ft
Altitude start
240 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
2.6%
Grade min
253 ft
Distance climb
210 ft
Distance flat
00:00:59
Avg time

Circle Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ames Nowell State Park
    Abington, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #278252 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #381083 in Trail Running
    • #356986 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #8,696 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #12,992 in Trail Running
    • #13,264 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

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Tags
Faint trail
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 68 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Circle Back located?
      Circle Back is located in Ames Nowell State Park, Abington, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Ames Nowell State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.1221, -70.99652.
      ▼ How hard is Circle Back?
      Circle Back is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Circle Back?
      Circle Back has 5 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 233 ft to 238 ft.
      ▼ Is Circle Back a point to point trail?
      Circle Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Circle Back?
      Circle Back is 463 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Circle Back?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Circle Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Circle Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Circle Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Circle Back?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Circle Back. The trail is 463 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Circle Back?
      Circle Back is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 337 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 483 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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