more stats
2,451 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:06:59
Avg time
46 ft
Altitude change
1,713 ft
Altitude min
1,805 ft
Altitude max
1,713 ft
Altitude start
1,759 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
23.4%
Grade min
1,204 ft
Distance climb
768 ft
Distance down
387 ft
Distance flat
00:06:59
Avg time

Periwinkle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kenneth Dubuque State Forest
    Hawley, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #39114 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349764 in Trail Running
    • #333724 in Hiking
    • #23721 in Horseback
    • #242 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #457 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #11,791 in Trail Running
    • #12,737 in Hiking
    • #627 in Horseback
    • #3 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Mar-Dec
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

Great trail. Either direction you take it from you are climbing, then it mellows out along a nice ridge....finish with some downhill. Sweet, but short trail overall....really pretty on the “periwinkle” end.

Tags
Family friendlyRock slabsSkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 308 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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on Aug 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      VMBA XC Ride 2026
      7 miles • 605 ft • 4 • Loop •
      XC Trail layout for the 2026 VMBA day weekend
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Periwinkle located?
      Periwinkle is located in Kenneth Dubuque State Forest, Hawley, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Kenneth Dubuque State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.54558, -72.9012.
      ▼ How hard is Periwinkle?
      Periwinkle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Periwinkle?
      Periwinkle has 94 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,713 ft to 1,805 ft.
      ▼ Is Periwinkle a point to point trail?
      Periwinkle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Periwinkle?
      Periwinkle is 2,451 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Periwinkle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Periwinkle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Periwinkle?
      Periwinkle is best visited during: Mar-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Periwinkle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Periwinkle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Periwinkle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Periwinkle. The trail is 2,451 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Periwinkle?
      Periwinkle is a very popular trail. There have been 1,095 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,110 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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