more stats
1,457 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
00:04:32
Avg time
27 ft
Altitude change
15 ft
Altitude min
43 ft
Altitude max
16 ft
Altitude start
43 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-1.1%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
1,194 ft
Distance climb
62 ft
Distance down
203 ft
Distance flat
00:04:32
Avg time

Flat Ledge Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dogtown
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #249727 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86432 in Trail Running
    • #304880 in Hiking
    • #55927 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #7,235 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #2,258 in Trail Running
    • #10,684 in Hiking
    • #1,824 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Road starts at the boatyard ta Granite Pier and runs under a big arch bridge at Granite Street. It follows a water pipeline up a hill and ends at the dam at the foot of Upper Pit.

Tags
Bridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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      Directions to flat-ledge-road trailhead (42.667970, -70.623400)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flat Ledge Road located?
      Flat Ledge Road is located in Dogtown, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Dogtown trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.66797, -70.6234.
      ▼ How hard is Flat Ledge Road?
      Flat Ledge Road is rated as White difficulty. The average grade is 1.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flat Ledge Road?
      Flat Ledge Road has 27 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 15 ft to 43 ft.
      ▼ Is Flat Ledge Road a point to point trail?
      Flat Ledge Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Flat Ledge Road?
      Flat Ledge Road is 1,457 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flat Ledge Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flat Ledge Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Flat Ledge Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flat Ledge Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flat Ledge Road?
      The estimated time to ride Flat Ledge Road is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 1,457 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Flat Ledge Road?
      Flat Ledge Road is a very popular trail. There have been 65 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 72 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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