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1,168 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:11:31
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
84 ft
Altitude min
130 ft
Altitude max
127 ft
Altitude start
131 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-19.3%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
673 ft
Distance climb
341 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:11:31
Avg time

F.C.C. Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tompson Street Reservation
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53256 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77863 in Trail Running
    • #36791 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Drop, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny, Other
  • Year Opened
    2017

This is a very weird trail. Starts off with a couple optional but extreme rock slabs, and then its mostly uphill from there - extreme technical switchbacks and the rocks can be hard to clear without putting a foot down. Good luck with this one.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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Aug 9, 2026 @ 8:01am (America/New_York)
Aug 9, 2026
 Some nice rock work has been done on this trail. Definitely some crazy lines in here. Rocks are SLICK!
Jan 28, 2023 @ 11:34pm
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Jan 22, 2022 @ 9:51am
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Mar 8, 2021 @ 1:41pm
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Dec 31, 2020 @ 12:08pm
Dec 31, 2020
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        Frequently Asked Questions About F.C.C.

        ▼ Where is F.C.C. located?
        F.C.C. is located in Tompson Street Reservation, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Tompson Street Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.6351, -70.71351.
        ▼ How hard is F.C.C.?
        F.C.C. is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for F.C.C.?
        F.C.C. has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 84 ft to 130 ft.
        ▼ Is F.C.C. a point to point trail?
        F.C.C. is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is F.C.C.?
        F.C.C. is 1,168 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on F.C.C.?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on F.C.C.. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride F.C.C.?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride F.C.C. are:
        • June (13 activities)
        • July (11 activities)
        • October (10 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access F.C.C.? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to F.C.C. are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride F.C.C.?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride F.C.C.. The trail is 1,168 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is F.C.C.?
        F.C.C. is a very popular trail. There have been 529 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 602 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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