more stats
407 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:00:41
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
173 ft
Altitude min
179 ft
Altitude max
179 ft
Altitude start
177 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
200 ft
Distance climb
135 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:00:41
Avg time

Lower Esker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Beaver Brook North
    Waltham, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 80 in Nordic Skiing
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #177917 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #147948 in Trail Running
    • #122259 in Hiking
    • #18117 in Snowshoeing
    • #10772 in Nordic Skiing
    • #8738 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,976 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #5,255 in Trail Running
    • #4,894 in Hiking
    • #1,645 in Snowshoeing
    • #226 in Nordic Skiing
    • #249 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

It's a link trail. Really not much to say about it, but I was invited here tonight....

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 140 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 565 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Esker located?
      Lower Esker is located in Beaver Brook North, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Beaver Brook North trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.40496, -71.20491.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Esker?
      Lower Esker is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Esker?
      Lower Esker has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 173 ft to 179 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Esker a point to point trail?
      Lower Esker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Esker?
      Lower Esker is 407 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Esker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Esker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Esker?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Esker are:
      • July (64 activities)
      • August (59 activities)
      • May (51 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lower Esker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Esker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Esker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Lower Esker. The trail is 407 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Esker?
      Lower Esker is a very popular trail. There have been 2,168 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,326 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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