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2,415 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:05:03
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
188 ft
Altitude min
208 ft
Altitude max
189 ft
Altitude start
207 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-7.7%
Grade max
7.7%
Grade min
784 ft
Distance climb
420 ft
Distance down
1,207 ft
Distance flat
00:05:03
Avg time
Headless Snake Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaBillerica State Forest
Billerica, Massachusetts -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 75 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerDCR
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Headless Snake is a 2,415 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Billerica Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 34 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 3 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 148 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 1,271 rides
- Last: Aug 7, 2026
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(42.574520, -71.311060)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 29 miles • 1,745 ft • 46 • Loop •
A loop Featuring trails from Farm State Park, Russtle Mill State Forest, and Billrica trails.
★ 2.5 • 30 miles • 1,840 ft • 57 • Loop •
2024 NEMBA PK Memorial Advanced ride route. The route outside of will not be marked. Navigation is required.
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