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935 ft
Distance
-42 ft
Descent
00:01:51
Avg time
-42 ft
Altitude change
264 ft
Altitude min
306 ft
Altitude max
306 ft
Altitude start
262 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
860 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:01:51
Avg time

Lower Droids Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Orchard Hill / UMass Trails
    Amherst, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #130635 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83396 in Trail Running
    • #331246 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,263 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #2,131 in Trail Running
    • #12,590 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Log Ride, Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

Lower Droids is a 935 ft less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Amherst Massachusetts. It has skinnies. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. It features log ride and rock garden. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Rock gardensSkinnies

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to lower-droids trailhead (42.398010, -72.517580)

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      4 miles • 508 ft • 22 • Loop •
      Tour of the UMass trail system including the "Nintendo DS" trail on Orchard Hill.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Droids located?
      Lower Droids is located in Orchard Hill / UMass Trails, Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Orchard Hill / UMass Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.39801, -72.51758.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Droids?
      Lower Droids is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Droids?
      The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 264 ft to 306 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Droids a point to point trail?
      Lower Droids is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Droids?
      Lower Droids is 935 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Droids?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Droids. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Droids?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Droids are:
      • September (2 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Droids? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Droids are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Droids?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lower Droids. The trail is 935 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Droids?
      Lower Droids is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 276 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 400 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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