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1,286 ft
Distance
-48 ft
Descent
00:02:26
Avg time
-50 ft
Altitude change
71 ft
Altitude min
121 ft
Altitude max
120 ft
Altitude start
72 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-13.3%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
919 ft
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat
00:02:26
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MECT 8 Details

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  • Riding Area
    Manchester-Essex Woods
    Essex, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #72802 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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MECT 8 is a 1,286 ft blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Essex Massachusetts. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About MECT 8

        ▼ Where is MECT 8 located?
        MECT 8 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 42.60733, -70.77423.
        ▼ How hard is MECT 8?
        MECT 8 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for MECT 8?
        The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 71 ft to 121 ft.
        ▼ Is MECT 8 a point to point trail?
        MECT 8 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is MECT 8?
        MECT 8 is 1,286 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on MECT 8?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on MECT 8. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to hike MECT 8?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike MECT 8 are:
        • March (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access MECT 8? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to MECT 8 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike MECT 8?
        The estimated time to hike MECT 8 is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,286 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is MECT 8?
        MECT 8 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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