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2.1 miles
Distance
147 ft
Climb
-148 ft
Descent
00:16:06
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
192 ft
Altitude min
249 ft
Altitude max
218 ft
Altitude start
217 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-14.3%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
3,209 ft
Distance climb
3,136 ft
Distance down
4,560 ft
Distance flat
00:16:06
Avg time

Jawbones Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Maple Swamp Conservation Area
    Sandwich, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 90 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Sandwich

Jawbones is a newer singletrack trail that weaves through the trees in the northeastern section of Maple Swamp. This trail is similar to "Subdivisions" but with more descents and faster corners. This trail can be completed quickly even though it is two miles long. This trail is a must ride in the Maple Swamp Conservation Area.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 124 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 625 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Jawbones Trail Reports

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Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:04am (America/New_York)
Apr 25, 2026
 TRIM: trimers only, mower not needed.
Dec 11, 2025 @ 11:33am (America/New_York)
Dec 11, 2025
Cut n cleared … w/ bob e
Dec 10, 2025 @ 1:17pm (America/New_York)
Dec 10, 2025
 reporter Chainsaw needed
Oct 22, 2025 @ 3:18pm (America/New_York)
Oct 22, 2025
Cut n cleared
Oct 21, 2025 @ 5:31pm (America/New_York)
Oct 21, 2025
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Status:
on Apr 25, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to jawbones trailhead (41.710760, -70.430190)
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      Formula U - Maple Swamp Grand Prix
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      Jaw Divisions
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      Barely Breathing & Slightly Bruised - Official Route
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      1 Review & Comments

      audfreeman
      Excellent continuous XC flow style trail. Relatively new, a little more traffic and this will get even better. Lots of good grade reversals make it seem like you are always going downhill no matter which direction you ride the trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jawbones located?
      Jawbones is located in Maple Swamp Conservation Area, Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Maple Swamp Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.71076, -70.43019.
      ▼ How hard is Jawbones?
      Jawbones is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jawbones?
      Jawbones has 147 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 148 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 192 ft to 249 ft.
      ▼ Is Jawbones a point to point trail?
      Jawbones is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jawbones?
      Jawbones is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jawbones?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jawbones. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Jawbones? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jawbones are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jawbones?
      The estimated time to ride Jawbones is approximately 16 minutes. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Jawbones?
      Jawbones is a very popular trail. There have been 2,108 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,207 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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