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2,208 ft
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:03:14
Avg time
46 ft
Altitude change
123 ft
Altitude min
182 ft
Altitude max
123 ft
Altitude start
167 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
14.7%
Grade min
925 ft
Distance climb
243 ft
Distance down
1,040 ft
Distance flat
00:03:14
Avg time

Clutch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Maple Swamp Conservation Area
    Sandwich, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Sandwich

Clutch is a short and classic Cape Cod singletrack trail that is a crucial link between high traffic trails. This trail is a great for XC riders and is enjoyable in both directions.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 84 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 489 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Clutch Trail Reports

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May 18, 2025 @ 8:01am
May 18, 2025
 Awesome trail for ripping it up.
Feb 23, 2025 @ 9:05am
Feb 23, 2025
Jan 3, 2025 @ 7:36am
Jan 3, 2025
Cut n cleared , . W/ bob e.
Jan 2, 2025 @ 8:11am
Jan 2, 2025
Sep 5, 2024 @ 6:31am
Sep 5, 2024
Cut n cleared w/ bob e
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Status:
on May 18, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      CCNEMBA Spring Fling 2024 - Intermediate
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      Leg 2 and Drink a Few
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      Leg #2 – Sandwich to Hyannis The second leg of this journey (and segment) starts as you pass the guard...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Clutch located?
      Clutch is located in Maple Swamp Conservation Area, Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Maple Swamp Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.70942, -70.44299.
      ▼ How hard is Clutch?
      Clutch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Clutch?
      Clutch has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 123 ft to 182 ft.
      ▼ Is Clutch a point to point trail?
      Clutch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Clutch?
      Clutch is 2,208 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Clutch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Clutch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Clutch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clutch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Clutch?
      The estimated time to ride Clutch is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 2,208 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Clutch?
      Clutch is a very popular trail. There have been 1,893 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,047 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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