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1,325 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:01:35
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
60 ft
Altitude min
68 ft
Altitude max
68 ft
Altitude start
62 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-2.1%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
200 ft
Distance climb
472 ft
Distance down
656 ft
Distance flat
00:01:35
Avg time

Needles Ext. Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Massasoit State Park
    East Taunton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39440 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31502 in Trail Running
    • #34727 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    MA DCR

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Needles Ext. is a 1,325 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near East Taunton Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 2 ft green climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
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  • 151 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,764 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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Snow Covered
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        Routes with this trail

        15
        Ultimate Massy
        ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 496 ft • 41 • Loop •
        Nice loop through the park
        11
        Best of Massy Amended
        12 miles • 650 ft • 28 • Loop •
        Tweaking the Best of Massy Loop with some sections from Massy Ultimate
        5
        NEYC 2022
        5 miles • 151 ft • 9 • Loop •
        This may be the 2022 NEYC race route?

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Needles Ext.

        ▼ Where is Needles Ext. located?
        Needles Ext. is located in Massasoit State Park, East Taunton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Massasoit State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.86114, -70.98409.
        ▼ How hard is Needles Ext.?
        Needles Ext. is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Needles Ext.?
        Needles Ext. has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 60 ft to 68 ft.
        ▼ Is Needles Ext. a point to point trail?
        Needles Ext. is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Needles Ext.?
        Needles Ext. is 1,325 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Needles Ext.?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Needles Ext.. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Needles Ext.?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Needles Ext. are:
        • May (151 activities)
        • April (140 activities)
        • September (140 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Needles Ext.? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Needles Ext. are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Needles Ext.?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Needles Ext.. The trail is 1,325 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Needles Ext.?
        Needles Ext. is a very popular trail. There have been 6,266 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,942 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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