more stats
794 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:01:31
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
87 ft
Altitude min
115 ft
Altitude max
106 ft
Altitude start
89 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-7.8%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
157 ft
Distance climb
502 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:01:31
Avg time

Gordon 5 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gordon College
    Wenham, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71070 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119123 in Trail Running
    • #136229 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,151 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #3,942 in Trail Running
    • #5,644 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

When the leaves are down this trail can be somewhat hard to follow

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 83 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 510 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Gordon 5 Trail Reports

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May 23, 2020
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gordon 5 located?
      Gordon 5 is located in Gordon College, Wenham, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Gordon College trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.59347, -70.80918.
      ▼ How hard is Gordon 5?
      Gordon 5 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gordon 5?
      Gordon 5 has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 87 ft to 115 ft.
      ▼ Is Gordon 5 a point to point trail?
      Gordon 5 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gordon 5?
      Gordon 5 is 794 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gordon 5?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gordon 5. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gordon 5? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gordon 5 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gordon 5?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Gordon 5. The trail is 794 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gordon 5?
      Gordon 5 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,688 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,990 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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