more stats
492 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
00:01:26
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
179 ft
Altitude min
214 ft
Altitude max
179 ft
Altitude start
213 ft
Altitude end
7%
Grade
0.7%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
420 ft
Distance climb
49 ft
Distance flat
00:01:26
Avg time

F-this Way Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ames Nowell State Park
    Abington, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #117611 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83821 in Trail Running
    • #81204 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

The longest slog up double track in Ames. Many other better options.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 169 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is F-this Way Up located?
      F-this Way Up is located in Ames Nowell State Park, Abington, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Ames Nowell State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.12059, -70.99257.
      ▼ How hard is F-this Way Up?
      F-this Way Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for F-this Way Up?
      F-this Way Up has 32 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 179 ft to 214 ft.
      ▼ Is F-this Way Up a point to point trail?
      F-this Way Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is F-this Way Up?
      F-this Way Up is 492 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on F-this Way Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on F-this Way Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access F-this Way Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to F-this Way Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride F-this Way Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride F-this Way Up. The trail is 492 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is F-this Way Up?
      F-this Way Up is a moderately popular trail. There have been 597 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 745 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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