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1,391 ft
Distance
00:01:43
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
00:01:43
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Manitou Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Massasoit State Park
    East Taunton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111322 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19006 in Trail Running
    • #32873 in Hiking
  • 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
  • 7 miles average
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  • 24 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 613 rides
  • Last: Jun 29, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Manitou

        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 424.0 m long. The trail type is doubletrack.

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