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4,741 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:14:58
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
117 ft
Altitude min
151 ft
Altitude max
138 ft
Altitude start
141 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
6.5%
Grade min
2,024 ft
Distance climb
2,116 ft
Distance down
600 ft
Distance flat
00:14:58
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Happy Tree Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Woods/Dykes Pond
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #151516 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38368 in Trail Running
    • #49197 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Pretty well traveled trail with plenty of tech and slippery off camber sections. Can be hard to follow with the leaves down.
Difficult intermediate trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 38 rides
  • Last: Jun 19, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Tree

        ▼ Where is Happy Tree located?
        Happy Tree is located in West Woods/Dykes Pond, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the West Woods/Dykes Pond trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.59859, -70.73986.
        ▼ How hard is Happy Tree?
        Happy Tree is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Happy Tree?
        Happy Tree has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 117 ft to 151 ft.
        ▼ Is Happy Tree a point to point trail?
        Happy Tree is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Happy Tree?
        Happy Tree is 4,741 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Happy Tree?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Happy Tree. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Happy Tree?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Happy Tree are:
        • April (10 activities)
        • August (5 activities)
        • September (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Happy Tree? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Happy Tree are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Happy Tree?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Happy Tree. The trail is 4,741 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Happy Tree?
        Happy Tree is a moderately popular trail. There have been 102 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 100 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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