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2,379 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-94 ft
Descent
00:05:40
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
415 ft
Altitude min
495 ft
Altitude max
495 ft
Altitude start
413 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-21.7%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
433 ft
Distance climb
984 ft
Distance down
935 ft
Distance flat
00:05:40
Avg time

Mostly Harmless Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sawmill Hills
    Northampton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58837 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24811 in Trail Running
    • #64299 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Mostly Harmless is a 2,379 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Northampton Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 17 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 284 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Mostly Harmless Trail Reports

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Apr 8, 2026 @ 3:53pm (America/New_York)
Apr 8, 2026
Aug 7, 2023 @ 10:45am
Aug 7, 2023
 reporter tree down
Apr 11, 2022 @ 12:51pm
Apr 11, 2022
Jan 6, 2022 @ 1:20pm
Jan 6, 2022
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Mar 24, 2021 @ 8:23pm
Mar 24, 2021
 reporter Still loamy so holding water longer than other trails. Otherwise good
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on Apr 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mostly Harmless located?
      Mostly Harmless is located in Sawmill Hills, Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Sawmill Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.32518, -72.70849.
      ▼ How hard is Mostly Harmless?
      Mostly Harmless is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mostly Harmless?
      Mostly Harmless has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 94 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 415 ft to 495 ft.
      ▼ Is Mostly Harmless a point to point trail?
      Mostly Harmless is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mostly Harmless?
      Mostly Harmless is 2,379 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mostly Harmless?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mostly Harmless. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Mostly Harmless? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mostly Harmless are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mostly Harmless?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Mostly Harmless. The trail is 2,379 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mostly Harmless?
      Mostly Harmless is a very popular trail. There have been 816 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 945 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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