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2,799 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:05:25
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
147 ft
Altitude min
169 ft
Altitude max
156 ft
Altitude start
171 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-2.8%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
1,476 ft
Distance climb
489 ft
Distance down
830 ft
Distance flat
00:05:25
Avg time

Pool Hill Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dogtown
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40913 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78189 in Trail Running
    • #140591 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #480 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #1,880 in Trail Running
    • #5,914 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Intermediate singletrack that is pretty heavily traveled. A couple rocky sections but nothing too consistent or crazy. A nice bridge crosses over the wet area by Moss Cross.

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BridgesRocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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      1 Review & Comments

      jrmorgan818
      Fun trail, more smooth sections and less technical rocks than many other blues around

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pool Hill Trail located?
      Pool Hill Trail is located in Dogtown, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Dogtown trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.64883, -70.63954.
      ▼ How hard is Pool Hill Trail?
      Pool Hill Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pool Hill Trail?
      Pool Hill Trail has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 147 ft to 169 ft.
      ▼ Is Pool Hill Trail a point to point trail?
      Pool Hill Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pool Hill Trail?
      Pool Hill Trail is 2,799 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pool Hill Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pool Hill Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pool Hill Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pool Hill Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pool Hill Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Pool Hill Trail. The trail is 2,799 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pool Hill Trail?
      Pool Hill Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 73 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 74 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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