more stats
952 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:04:08
Avg time
-78 ft
Altitude change
161 ft
Altitude min
273 ft
Altitude max
251 ft
Altitude start
173 ft
Altitude end
-8.235%
Grade
-31.234%
Grade max
21.32%
Grade min
194 ft
Distance climb
758 ft
Distance down
00:04:08
Avg time

Gainus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Lincoln Woods
    Lincoln, Rhode Island
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #30710 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100692 in E-Biking
    • #307262 in Trail Running
    • #121590 in Hiking
    • #16682 in Snowshoeing
    • #24787 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #41 in Mountain Biking · Rhode Island [+]
    • #32 in E-Biking
    • #757 in Trail Running
    • #495 in Hiking
    • #65 in Snowshoeing
    • #27 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    State of RI Division of Parks and Recreation

Gainess starts at the "Meeting Rock" where Mikes Trail or Ripcord can also be accessed. The trail has a number of small drops and rock rollers and connects to the bottom of Mikes Trail.

Tags
DropsRock gardensRollersSummit
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 186 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,170 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Gainus Trail Reports

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Apr 27, 2025 @ 2:45pm
Apr 27, 2025
New jumps and berms being added
May 14, 2024 @ 10:47am
May 14, 2024
Completely clear and semi dry
Jul 11, 2023 @ 3:00pm
Jul 11, 2023
Dry and fun.
Nov 12, 2022 @ 10:22pm
Nov 12, 2022
Pretty darn wet, with some treacherous slick spots.
Jul 31, 2022 @ 1:50pm
Jul 31, 2022
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Status:
on Apr 27, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.49 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to gainus trailhead (41.901940, -71.431410)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gainus located?
      Gainus is located in Lincoln Woods, Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States. It is part of the Lincoln Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.90194, -71.43141.
      ▼ How hard is Gainus?
      Gainus is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.235%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gainus?
      Gainus has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 161 ft to 273 ft.
      ▼ Is Gainus a point to point trail?
      Gainus is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gainus?
      Gainus is 952 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gainus?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gainus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gainus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gainus are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gainus?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Gainus. The trail is 952 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gainus?
      Gainus is a very popular trail. There have been 4,281 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,220 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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