more stats
1,391 ft
Distance
00:01:30
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
38 ft
Altitude min
41 ft
Altitude max
40 ft
Altitude start
39 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
154 ft
Distance climb
364 ft
Distance down
518 ft
Distance flat
00:01:30
Avg time

Manitou Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Massasoit State Park
    East Taunton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #248225 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128649 in Trail Running
    • #106325 in Hiking
    • #47661 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #7,107 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #4,388 in Trail Running
    • #3,854 in Hiking
    • #1,251 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    MA DCR

This uneventful double track leads you to the Along Rico Lake Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 631 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Manitou Trail Reports

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on Oct 17, 2025
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      ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 496 ft • 41 • Loop •
      Nice loop through the park
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      ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 543 ft • 23 • Loop •
      Great loop around Massasoitt missing some of the really punchy climbs. Good in both directions but...
      ★ 3.0 • 9 miles • 369 ft • 27 • Loop •
      This course is great for a rider that is trying to improve their skills on the trails. Most of the riding...

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Manitou located?
      Manitou is located in Massasoit State Park, East Taunton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Massasoit State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.86857, -70.99235.
      ▼ How hard is Manitou?
      Manitou is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ Is Manitou a point to point trail?
      Manitou is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Manitou?
      Manitou is 1,391 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Manitou?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Manitou. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Manitou?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Manitou are:
      • June (28 activities)
      • July (27 activities)
      • May (16 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Manitou? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Manitou are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Manitou?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Manitou. The trail is 1,391 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Manitou?
      Manitou is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,923 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,439 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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