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571 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
00:01:52
Avg time
41 ft
Altitude change
377 ft
Altitude min
418 ft
Altitude max
377 ft
Altitude start
417 ft
Altitude end
7.2%
Grade
2.7%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
554 ft
Distance climb
00:01:52
Avg time

Grinders Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Orchard Hill / UMass Trails
    Amherst, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #257249 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #376975 in Trail Running
    • #325602 in Hiking
    • #52888 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #7,545 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #12,819 in Trail Running
    • #12,212 in Hiking
    • #1,611 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    UMAC

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Grinders is a 571 ft moderately popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Amherst Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 39 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4,590 ft average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 4,680 ft avg distance
All
  • 11 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Grinders located?
      Grinders is located in Orchard Hill / UMass Trails, Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Orchard Hill / UMass Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.39383, -72.52026.
      ▼ How hard is Grinders?
      Grinders is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grinders?
      Grinders has 39 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 377 ft to 418 ft.
      ▼ Is Grinders a point to point trail?
      Grinders is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Grinders?
      Grinders is 571 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grinders?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Grinders. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Grinders? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grinders are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grinders?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Grinders. The trail is 571 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Grinders?
      Grinders is a moderately popular trail. There have been 126 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 187 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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