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400 ft
Distance
-15 ft
Descent
00:00:39
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
491 ft
Altitude min
507 ft
Altitude max
507 ft
Altitude start
492 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-7.1%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
400 ft
Distance down
00:00:39
Avg time

Helix Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Hodges Village Dam
    Oxford, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 95 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #249601 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116053 in E-Biking
    • #414347 in Trail Running
    • #322624 in Hiking
    • #4311 in Dirtbiking
    • #32906 in Snowshoeing
    • #32964 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #7,226 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #547 in E-Biking
    • #14,743 in Trail Running
    • #11,984 in Hiking
    • #65 in Dirtbiking
    • #4,652 in Snowshoeing
    • #2,386 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    US Army Corps of Engineers

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Helix Up is a 400 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Oxford Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. It features berm and roller coaster. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsRollers
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 103 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Helix Up located?
      Helix Up is located in Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Hodges Village Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.12132, -71.88717.
      ▼ How hard is Helix Up?
      Helix Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Helix Up?
      The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 491 ft to 507 ft.
      ▼ Is Helix Up a point to point trail?
      Helix Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Helix Up?
      Helix Up is 400 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Helix Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Helix Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Helix Up?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Helix Up are:
      • June (16 activities)
      • October (8 activities)
      • November (8 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Helix Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Helix Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Helix Up?
      The estimated time to ride Helix Up is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 400 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Helix Up?
      Helix Up is a moderately popular trail. There have been 163 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 222 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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