more stats
1,237 ft
Distance
-101 ft
Descent
00:01:39
Avg time
-101 ft
Altitude change
1,001 ft
Altitude min
1,102 ft
Altitude max
1,101 ft
Altitude start
1,001 ft
Altitude end
-8.1%
Grade
-24%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
892 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:01:39
Avg time

Motive Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brimfield State Forest
    Brimfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #13545 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114612 in E-Biking
    • #303867 in Trail Running
    • #107627 in Hiking
    • #31483 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #143 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #521 in E-Biking
    • #9,146 in Trail Running
    • #3,945 in Hiking
    • #761 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    DCR

Motive is an alternative ending to Mt Pisgah Lower Traverse. This trail continues the nice rhythm of Pisgah but at a slightly steeper grade. Take a left on (Wales Rd.) the cart road to get to Murphy.

Tags
Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 19.9 km avg distance
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  • 116 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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on Apr 16, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Motive located?
      Motive is located in Brimfield State Forest, Brimfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Brimfield State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.08379, -72.23938.
      ▼ How hard is Motive?
      Motive is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Motive?
      The trail has 101 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,001 ft to 1,102 ft.
      ▼ Is Motive a point to point trail?
      Motive is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Motive?
      Motive is 1,237 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Motive?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Motive. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Motive? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Motive are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Motive?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Motive. The trail is 1,237 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Motive?
      Motive is a very popular trail. There have been 330 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 338 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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