more stats
466 ft
Distance
-11 ft
Descent
00:00:33
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
75 ft
Altitude min
88 ft
Altitude max
87 ft
Altitude start
75 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-6.5%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
16 ft
Distance climb
249 ft
Distance down
200 ft
Distance flat
00:00:33
Avg time

Gordon 8 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Gordon College
    Wenham, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #121722 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94953 in Trail Running
    • #10053 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

When the leaves are down this trail can be somewhat hard to follow.
Most often used in conjunction with Gordon 5.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 62 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 298 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Gordon 8 Trail Reports

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May 23, 2020 @ 1:28pm
May 23, 2020
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on May 23, 2020
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gordon 8 located?
      Gordon 8 is located in Gordon College, Wenham, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Gordon College trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.59494, -70.80999.
      ▼ How hard is Gordon 8?
      Gordon 8 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gordon 8?
      The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 75 ft to 88 ft.
      ▼ Is Gordon 8 a point to point trail?
      Gordon 8 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gordon 8?
      Gordon 8 is 466 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gordon 8?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gordon 8. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gordon 8? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gordon 8 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gordon 8?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Gordon 8. The trail is 466 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gordon 8?
      Gordon 8 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,078 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,606 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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