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4,839 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
00:04:57
Avg time
-105 ft
Altitude change
666 ft
Altitude min
788 ft
Altitude max
771 ft
Altitude start
666 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
1,263 ft
Distance climb
3,051 ft
Distance down
528 ft
Distance flat
00:04:57
Avg time

Goodness Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Douglas State Forest
    Douglas, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #282245 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #338790 in Trail Running
    • #311324 in Hiking
    • #24319 in Horseback
    • #21106 in Snowshoeing
    • #26745 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #8,968 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #10,881 in Trail Running
    • #11,124 in Hiking
    • #659 in Horseback
    • #2,078 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,111 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Mass DCR

Named in honor of the Goodness Store.
Mixture of single and double track.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 44 rides
  • Last: Jun 29, 2026
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Goodness Trail Reports

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Jan 3, 2024 @ 7:56am
Jan 3, 2024
 clear of blowdowns
Apr 10, 2023 @ 11:40am
Apr 10, 2023
 No trespassing sign
Jan 25, 2023 @ 3:04pm
Jan 25, 2023
 no trespassing signs recently put up on a portion near the gas line
May 18, 2021 @ 10:15am
May 18, 2021
 Muddy patches
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      Directions to goodness trailhead (42.086610, -71.797100)
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      May 18, 2021 @ 10:15am
      May 18, 2021

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      0:19 | 1129 | Oct 27, 2015 , Douglas
      Random Clips with Zach Wilso
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      3:22 | 345 | Apr 15, 2012 , Douglas

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Goodness located?
      Goodness is located in Douglas State Forest, Douglas, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Douglas State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.08661, -71.7971.
      ▼ How hard is Goodness?
      Goodness is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Goodness?
      Goodness has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 666 ft to 788 ft.
      ▼ Is Goodness a point to point trail?
      Goodness is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Goodness?
      Goodness is 4,839 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Goodness?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Goodness. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Goodness?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Goodness are:
      • May (5 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      • August (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Goodness? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Goodness are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Goodness?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Goodness. The trail is 4,839 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Goodness?
      Goodness is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 125 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 125 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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