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3,402 ft
Distance
166 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:07:44
Avg time
128 ft
Altitude change
289 ft
Altitude min
417 ft
Altitude max
289 ft
Altitude start
417 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
24%
Grade min
2,411 ft
Distance climb
830 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:07:44
Avg time

Hunter Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Earl's Trails
    Hadley, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96666 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148474 in Trail Running
    • #338432 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,684 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #5,278 in Trail Running
    • #12,965 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation/Town of Hadley/Kestrel Land Trust

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AI Generated Description

Hunter Trail is a 3,402 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Hadley Massachusetts. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 64 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 388 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Hunter Trail Trail Reports

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Jul 21, 2025 @ 2:57pm
Jul 21, 2025
Black Bear sighting. No cubs.
Oct 6, 2024 @ 3:04pm
Oct 6, 2024
Jun 17, 2024 @ 8:14am
Jun 17, 2024
Birch down at the bottom of Hunter.
Sep 27, 2023 @ 7:02am
Sep 27, 2023
Tree down
Nov 27, 2022 @ 2:16pm
Nov 27, 2022
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on Jul 21, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jun 18, 2024 @ 3:14pm
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      Sep 27, 2023 @ 7:03am
      Sep 27, 2023

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 1,041 ft • 24 •
      Earls Trails Holyoke Range 7 mile route clock-wise
      ★ 1.0 • 3 miles • 225 ft • 4 •
      Moderate climbing, some fun downhill, and a few bridges
      4.0 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 100%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hunter Trail located?
      Hunter Trail is located in Earl's Trails, Hadley, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Earl's Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.31652, -72.54748.
      ▼ How hard is Hunter Trail?
      Hunter Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hunter Trail?
      Hunter Trail has 166 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 289 ft to 417 ft.
      ▼ How long is Hunter Trail?
      Hunter Trail is 3,402 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hunter Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hunter Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hunter Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hunter Trail are:
      • September (21 activities)
      • May (18 activities)
      • June (17 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hunter Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hunter Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hunter Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Hunter Trail. The trail is 3,402 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hunter Trail?
      Hunter Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,544 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,720 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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