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2,559 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:03:16
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
107 ft
Altitude min
146 ft
Altitude max
126 ft
Altitude start
135 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-9.5%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
1,033 ft
Distance climb
965 ft
Distance down
561 ft
Distance flat
00:03:16
Avg time

Mud Flap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Maple Swamp Conservation Area
    Sandwich, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #183978 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #352686 in Trail Running
    • #115706 in Hiking
    • #25473 in Snowshoeing
    • #36513 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3,301 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #12,026 in Trail Running
    • #4,484 in Hiking
    • #2,938 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,530 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Town of Sandwich

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AI Generated Description

Mud Flap is a 2,559 ft popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Sandwich Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 47 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 87 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 613 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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      Directions to mud-flap trailhead (41.709120, -70.442750)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 28 miles • 1,912 ft • 43 • Point to Point •
      Leg #2 – Sandwich to Hyannis The second leg of this journey (and segment) starts as you pass the guard...
      38 miles • 2,284 ft • 50 • Point to Point •
      Leg #2 – Sandwich to Hyannis The second leg of this journey (and segment) starts as you pass the guard...
      13 miles • 1,374 ft • 19 • Loop •
      This is the Formula U track for the Maple Swamp Grand Prix.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mud Flap located?
      Mud Flap is located in Maple Swamp Conservation Area, Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Maple Swamp Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.70912, -70.44275.
      ▼ How hard is Mud Flap?
      Mud Flap is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mud Flap?
      Mud Flap has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 107 ft to 146 ft.
      ▼ Is Mud Flap a point to point trail?
      Mud Flap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mud Flap?
      Mud Flap is 2,559 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mud Flap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mud Flap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mud Flap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mud Flap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mud Flap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Mud Flap. The trail is 2,559 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mud Flap?
      Mud Flap is a very popular trail. There have been 2,294 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,329 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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