more stats
705 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:02:29
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
162 ft
Altitude min
177 ft
Altitude max
162 ft
Altitude start
177 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-6.8%
Grade max
11%
Grade min
394 ft
Distance climb
236 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:02:29
Avg time

Harder Way Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ames Nowell State Park
    Abington, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #193930 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #351437 in Trail Running
    • #91101 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,954 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #11,945 in Trail Running
    • #2,935 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

Single Track that shoots off to the left shortly after starting the Easy Way Up Trail

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 292 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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May 21, 2026
Sep 25, 2019 @ 7:31am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Harder Way Up located?
      Harder Way Up is located in Ames Nowell State Park, Abington, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Ames Nowell State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.12039, -70.99173.
      ▼ How hard is Harder Way Up?
      Harder Way Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Harder Way Up?
      Harder Way Up has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 162 ft to 177 ft.
      ▼ Is Harder Way Up a point to point trail?
      Harder Way Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Harder Way Up?
      Harder Way Up is 705 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Harder Way Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Harder Way Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Harder Way Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Harder Way Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Harder Way Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Harder Way Up. The trail is 705 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Harder Way Up?
      Harder Way Up is a very popular trail. There have been 1,085 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,363 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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