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1.2 miles
Distance
356 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:31:53
Avg time
283 ft
Altitude change
136 ft
Altitude min
420 ft
Altitude max
136 ft
Altitude start
420 ft
Altitude end
4.5%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
34.1%
Grade min
5,230 ft
Distance climb
840 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:31:53
Avg time

Mt Tom Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arcadia Management Area
    Exeter, Rhode Island
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #142040 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74227 in Trail Running
    • #63953 in Hiking
    • #32158 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #303 in Mountain Biking · Rhode Island [+]
    • #144 in Trail Running
    • #210 in Hiking
    • #116 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    RI DEM

An unrelenting climb south to north with technical rock crawling and a couple sharp downhills. All rideable, but kudos to the few who can put it all together. Easier north to south, but with a couple mandatory short hike-a-bikes.

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Rock gardensRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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Mt Tom Trail Trail Reports

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May 21, 2025 @ 5:36pm
May 21, 2025
A lot of down trees too much trail encroachment from bushes
Jan 13, 2024 @ 12:30pm
Jan 13, 2024
Trees down
Apr 16, 2023 @ 12:40am
Apr 16, 2023
Jun 26, 2022 @ 4:36am
Jun 26, 2022
Clear and ideal, except for the mountain in the way.
Aug 25, 2021 @ 7:06am
Aug 25, 2021
Storm damage has dropped many trees in the area. All trails should be considered blocked until confirmed otherwise.
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on May 21, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt Tom Trail located?
      Mt Tom Trail is located in Arcadia Management Area, Exeter, Rhode Island, United States. It is part of the Arcadia Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.56461, -71.72867.
      ▼ How hard is Mt Tom Trail?
      Mt Tom Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt Tom Trail?
      Mt Tom Trail has 356 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 136 ft to 420 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt Tom Trail a point to point trail?
      Mt Tom Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mt Tom Trail?
      Mt Tom Trail is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt Tom Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mt Tom Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mt Tom Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mt Tom Trail are:
      • September (9 activities)
      • May (8 activities)
      • October (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Mt Tom Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt Tom Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mt Tom Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 32 minutes to ride Mt Tom Trail. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mt Tom Trail?
      Mt Tom Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 422 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 407 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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