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1,352 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:02:04
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
64 ft
Altitude min
86 ft
Altitude max
86 ft
Altitude start
79 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
9.1%
Grade min
318 ft
Distance climb
413 ft
Distance down
620 ft
Distance flat
00:02:04
Avg time

Courtesy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Willowdale State Forest
    Ipswich, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 70 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #55382 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130098 in Trail Running
    • #88826 in Hiking
    • #10974 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #788 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #4,482 in Trail Running
    • #2,769 in Hiking
    • #247 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    The State of Massachusetts

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AI Generated Description

Courtesy is a 1,352 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Ipswich Massachusetts. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 259 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 2,088 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Courtesy Trail Reports

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Oct 25, 2026 @ 10:06am (America/New_York)
Oct 25, 2026
Jun 12, 2025 @ 11:35am
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May 8, 2025 @ 9:00am
May 8, 2025
Large tree down right near north entrance. Needs a teepee or chainsaw
Jun 8, 2024 @ 3:07pm
Jun 8, 2024
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May 27, 2023 @ 9:55am
May 27, 2023
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Status:
on Oct 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to courtesy trailhead (42.681780, -70.901850)

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      Nov 11, 2023 @ 1:37pm
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      Videos

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      Highland Mountain Bike Park - 2012 Preseason
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      4:43 | 21028 | Apr 30, 2012 , Ipswich
      2012 Claymore Challenge Slopestyle Finals
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      3:15 | 21972 | Jul 24, 2012 , Ipswich

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      1 Review & Comments

      davemaze84
      Ride south to north (reverse of what trailforks calls the start/end) for a smoother run through the two features.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Courtesy located?
      Courtesy is located in Willowdale State Forest, Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Willowdale State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.68178, -70.90185.
      ▼ How hard is Courtesy?
      Courtesy is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Courtesy?
      Courtesy has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 64 ft to 86 ft.
      ▼ How long is Courtesy?
      Courtesy is 1,352 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Courtesy?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Courtesy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Courtesy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Courtesy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Courtesy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Courtesy. The trail is 1,352 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Courtesy?
      Courtesy is a very popular trail. There have been 6,211 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,640 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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