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3.3 miles
Distance
378 ft
Climb
-454 ft
Descent
00:24:49
Avg time
-76 ft
Altitude change
119 ft
Altitude min
237 ft
Altitude max
219 ft
Altitude start
141 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-21.3%
Grade max
25.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,324 ft
Distance flat
00:24:49
Avg time

Craddock Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Maple Swamp Conservation Area
    Sandwich, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

Craddock Trail is a roller coaster of a ride that follows classic New England Moto Singletrack. This trail has steep ups and downs with multiple sandy and washout sections. Speed is your friend and if you have the fitness, this can be one of the most enjoyable trails in the network. There are some great descents mixed in depending on what direction you ride the trail. There are some whoops and natural berms mixed in as well.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 174 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Craddock Trail

        Where is Craddock Trail located?
        Craddock Trail 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 41.70865, -70.4287.
        How hard is Craddock Trail?
        Craddock Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Craddock Trail?
        Craddock Trail has 378 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 454 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 119 ft to 237 ft.
        Is Craddock Trail a point to point trail?
        Craddock Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Craddock Trail?
        Craddock Trail is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Craddock Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Craddock Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Craddock Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Craddock Trail are:
        • June (17 activities)
        • May (15 activities)
        • August (14 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Craddock Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Craddock Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Craddock Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Craddock Trail. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Craddock Trail?
        Craddock Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 640 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 646 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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