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2,297 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:03:55
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
141 ft
Altitude min
178 ft
Altitude max
157 ft
Altitude start
141 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-13.3%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
1,014 ft
Distance climb
807 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:03:55
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Higher Learning Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Green Briar / Pine Hill
    Sandwich, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #180229 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Sandwich

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Higher Learning is a 2,297 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Sandwich Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 84 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Higher Learning

        ▼ Where is Higher Learning located?
        Higher Learning is located in Green Briar / Pine Hill, Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Green Briar / Pine Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.73278, -70.45739.
        ▼ How hard is Higher Learning?
        Higher Learning is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Higher Learning?
        Higher Learning has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 141 ft to 178 ft.
        ▼ Is Higher Learning a point to point trail?
        Higher Learning is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Higher Learning?
        Higher Learning is 2,297 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Higher Learning?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Higher Learning. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Higher Learning?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Higher Learning are:
        • October (25 activities)
        • July (7 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Higher Learning? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Higher Learning are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Higher Learning?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Higher Learning. The trail is 2,297 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Higher Learning?
        Higher Learning is a moderately popular trail. There have been 165 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 183 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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