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1.9 miles
Distance
75 ft
Climb
-138 ft
Descent
00:17:58
Avg time
-63 ft
Altitude change
327 ft
Altitude min
406 ft
Altitude max
406 ft
Altitude start
344 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
12.1%
Grade min
2,953 ft
Distance climb
4,190 ft
Distance down
2,635 ft
Distance flat
00:17:58
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Flipper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big River Management Area
    West Greenwich, Rhode Island
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #61187 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105339 in Trail Running
    • #61721 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Big River doesn't have many downhills where you can let her rip. Taking Flipper southbound makes for a nice exception to that trend.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 998 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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Aug 25, 2026 @ 9:15pm (America/New_York)
Aug 25, 2026
 Great trail!
Oct 17, 2025 @ 7:48pm (America/New_York)
Oct 17, 2025
Aug 23, 2025 @ 9:42am
Aug 23, 2025
 Two large pines down at the upper end of the trail. Can barely drag a bike through under them.
Aug 22, 2025 @ 10:16am
Aug 22, 2025
 Big tree down pretty much impassable
Apr 13, 2024 @ 9:22am
Apr 13, 2024
 reporter Heavy thick mud for extended sections. Trail needs several dry days to recuperate.
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on Aug 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to flipper-82913 trailhead (41.641740, -71.549380)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flipper

        ▼ Where is Flipper located?
        Flipper is located in Big River Management Area, West Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States. It is part of the Big River Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.64174, -71.54938.
        ▼ How hard is Flipper?
        Flipper is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flipper?
        Flipper has 75 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 327 ft to 406 ft.
        ▼ Is Flipper a point to point trail?
        Flipper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Flipper?
        Flipper is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flipper?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Flipper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flipper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flipper are:
        • June (92 activities)
        • May (90 activities)
        • September (77 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Flipper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flipper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Flipper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Flipper. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Flipper?
        Flipper is a very popular trail. There have been 2,337 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,458 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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