more stats
476 ft
Distance
00:00:34
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
120 ft
Altitude min
122 ft
Altitude max
120 ft
Altitude start
121 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-0.6%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
171 ft
Distance climb
118 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:00:34
Avg time

MECT 2 Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Manchester-Essex Woods
    Essex, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #44229 in Hiking [+]
    • #19410 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #812 in Hiking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #384 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Connector between Bishop's Grave Cartway and the Pulpit Rock Trail. Some rocky sections, but not much elevation change.

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Rocky

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is MECT 2 located?
      MECT 2 is located in Manchester-Essex Woods, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Manchester-Essex Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.59995, -70.78556.
      ▼ How hard is MECT 2?
      MECT 2 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ Is MECT 2 a point to point trail?
      MECT 2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is MECT 2?
      MECT 2 is 476 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MECT 2?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on MECT 2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike MECT 2?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike MECT 2 are:
      • September (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access MECT 2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MECT 2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike MECT 2?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to hike MECT 2. The trail is 476 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is MECT 2?
      MECT 2 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 362 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 448 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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