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2,864 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-144 ft
Descent
00:07:46
Avg time
-109 ft
Altitude change
845 ft
Altitude min
996 ft
Altitude max
953 ft
Altitude start
846 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-21.9%
Grade max
15%
Grade min
377 ft
Distance climb
1,066 ft
Distance down
1,371 ft
Distance flat
00:07:46
Avg time

Homework Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brimfield State Forest
    Brimfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    DCR

Trail head near Murphy Parallel to Madison Rd. (blown out cart road). Ride in down hill direction (East) and use Madison's Escalator (West) back up. Features two intimidating small (1.5ft.) drops that flow with ease.

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DropsJumpsRock gardensRock slabsRollers

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Homework Trail Reports

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Sep 10, 2024 @ 7:54am
Sep 10, 2024
Aug 25, 2024 @ 9:07am
Aug 25, 2024
Trees down
Dec 31, 2023 @ 12:03am
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Oct 14, 2023 @ 12:01am
Oct 14, 2023
 Wear orange, be courteous, hunting season 10/14-12/30
May 1, 2022 @ 9:21am
May 1, 2022
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on Sep 10, 2024
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Homework located?
      Homework is located in Brimfield State Forest, Brimfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Brimfield State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.09802, -72.23283.
      ▼ How hard is Homework?
      Homework is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Homework?
      Homework has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 144 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 845 ft to 996 ft.
      ▼ Is Homework a point to point trail?
      Homework is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Homework?
      Homework is 2,864 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Homework?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Homework. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Homework? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Homework are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Homework?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Homework. The trail is 2,864 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Homework?
      Homework is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 625 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 621 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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