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2,336 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:05:10
Avg time
61 ft
Altitude change
135 ft
Altitude min
196 ft
Altitude max
135 ft
Altitude start
197 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-7.1%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
1,112 ft
Distance climb
207 ft
Distance down
988 ft
Distance flat
00:05:10
Avg time

Lower White Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Russell Mill Pond & Town Forest
    Chelmsford, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #4553 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20917 in Trail Running
    • #23679 in Hiking
    • #1301 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Log Ride
  • Land Owner
    Chelmsford CC

Description
There is a really nice and long log ride with a drop option at the upper start of this trail. The rest of the trail is fairly smooth and well packed with only occasional rocks and roots.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 16 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 271 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 2,235 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Snow Groomed
Avg: 4.08 (5 votes)
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  • Snow Groomed
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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        Directions to lower-white trailhead (42.572840, -71.328610)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Billerica State Forest 18 miler
        ★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 946 ft • 25 • Loop •
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        PK: Great Brook Farm Advanced Route 2025 Featured
        30 miles • 1,752 ft • 59 • Loop •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower White

        ▼ Where is Lower White located?
        Lower White is located in Russell Mill Pond & Town Forest, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Russell Mill Pond & Town Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.57284, -71.32861.
        ▼ How hard is Lower White?
        Lower White is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower White?
        Lower White has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 135 ft to 196 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower White a point to point trail?
        Lower White is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower White?
        Lower White is 2,336 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower White?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower White. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower White?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower White are:
        • May (218 activities)
        • July (184 activities)
        • June (178 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Lower White? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower White are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower White?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Lower White. The trail is 2,336 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower White?
        Lower White is a very popular trail. There have been 7,425 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,382 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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