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2,566 ft
Distance
-178 ft
Descent
00:06:04
Avg time
-179 ft
Altitude change
181 ft
Altitude min
360 ft
Altitude max
360 ft
Altitude start
180 ft
Altitude end
-7%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
2,474 ft
Distance down
00:06:04
Avg time

Discovery Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest
    Lowell, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #65791 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90048 in Trail Running
    • #144226 in Hiking
    • #19085 in Snowshoeing
    • #31818 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,061 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #2,475 in Trail Running
    • #6,123 in Hiking
    • #1,795 in Snowshoeing
    • #779 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

A downhill runs with lot of surprises

Tags
BermsDropsJumps
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 21.6 km average
6 Months
  • 85 rides
  • 15.4 km avg distance
All
  • 673 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Discovery Trail Reports

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Sep 2, 2024 @ 2:59pm
Sep 2, 2024
Feb 29, 2024 @ 11:13am
Feb 29, 2024
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Feb 6, 2024 @ 6:13am
Feb 6, 2024
Walked and cleared dead fall. Some muddy spots and lingering snow cover
Sep 1, 2023 @ 5:52am
Sep 1, 2023
May 26, 2023 @ 10:03am
May 26, 2023
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Status:
on Sep 2, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 4.24 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to discovery trailhead (42.673220, -71.371790)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Discovery located?
      Discovery is located in Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.67322, -71.37179.
      ▼ How hard is Discovery?
      Discovery is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Discovery?
      The trail has 178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 181 ft to 360 ft.
      ▼ Is Discovery a point to point trail?
      Discovery is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Discovery?
      Discovery is 2,566 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Discovery?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Discovery. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Discovery? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Discovery are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Discovery?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Discovery. The trail is 2,566 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Discovery?
      Discovery is a very popular trail. There have been 2,506 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,755 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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