more stats
4,045 ft
Distance
234 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:09:48
Avg time
226 ft
Altitude change
593 ft
Altitude min
819 ft
Altitude max
593 ft
Altitude start
820 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
-9.1%
Grade max
20.5%
Grade min
3,009 ft
Distance climb
203 ft
Distance down
699 ft
Distance flat
00:09:48
Avg time

Cistern Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Riverlands
    Sturbridge, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5330 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7590 in E-Biking
    • #366632 in Trail Running
    • #103974 in Hiking
    • #8733 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #46 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #18 in E-Biking
    • #12,444 in Trail Running
    • #3,744 in Hiking
    • #167 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Sturbridge Planning and Conservation Board

Climbing trail up to Flow 1/2/3, can be ridden both ways

Tags
BermsFamily friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 173 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Cistern Trail Reports

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May 29, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York)
May 29, 2026
 TREE DOWN
Apr 9, 2026 @ 10:18am (America/New_York)
Apr 9, 2026
Jun 14, 2025 @ 9:32am
Jun 14, 2025
May 27, 2025 @ 3:51pm
May 27, 2025
 Muddy in some areas
Dec 14, 2024 @ 11:01am
Dec 14, 2024
 tree down just before flow 1
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Status:
on May 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cistern trailhead (42.111470, -72.106130)
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      Dec 14, 2024 @ 11:02am
      Dec 14, 2024

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      1 Review & Comments

      mappermook mappermook
      Well conceived climb trail. Will serve this area well! Friendly to adaptive riders, due to its width and few technical obstacles. Still deserving of "blue" status, however, because this is a true athletic grind for beginner riders. Family friendly, for those who are up for the climb.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cistern located?
      Cistern is located in Riverlands, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Riverlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.11147, -72.10613.
      ▼ How hard is Cistern?
      Cistern is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cistern?
      Cistern has 234 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 593 ft to 819 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cistern?
      Cistern is 4,045 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cistern?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cistern. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cistern? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cistern are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cistern?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Cistern. The trail is 4,045 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cistern?
      Cistern is a very popular trail. There have been 377 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 791 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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