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3,432 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:09:52
Avg time
-76 ft
Altitude change
217 ft
Altitude min
296 ft
Altitude max
293 ft
Altitude start
217 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
781 ft
Distance climb
2,103 ft
Distance down
548 ft
Distance flat
00:09:52
Avg time

Power Glide Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hale Education
    Westwood, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #7334 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18451 in Trail Running
    • #49781 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Hale Education, Inc.

Recent Powerline construction has changed the start of this trail. Ride down the powerline access road and look for the trail entering the woods on your left about 1/4 mile from the dumpsters. Great technical trail and would put on the easier side of difficult.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 114 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 720 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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Power Glide Trail Reports

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Nov 7, 2024 @ 2:14pm
Nov 7, 2024
leafy
Sep 28, 2024 @ 8:31am
Sep 28, 2024
Jul 7, 2024 @ 7:24am
Jul 7, 2024
Broken glass scattered throughout trail
Dec 16, 2023 @ 1:21pm
Dec 16, 2023
In awesome shape. Looks like it was recently blown/raked so props for that. Still a bit of broken glass to watch out for but it’s easy to spot.
Nov 26, 2023 @ 6:39am
Nov 26, 2023
Great shape. Still a small amount of broken glass to keep an eye out for in the upper middle rocky section.
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        Directions to power-glide trailhead (42.241630, -71.238950)

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        2 Reviews & Comments

        adamstraus
        A fun trail in both directions, but I think south to north is definitely more fun.
        CSC3
        this is one of my favorite technical trails in Hale. get ready for narrow twists & turns and some leg burning climbs. enjoy.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Power Glide

        Where is Power Glide located?
        Power Glide is located in Hale Education, Westwood, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Hale Education trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.24163, -71.23895.
        How hard is Power Glide?
        Power Glide is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Power Glide?
        Power Glide has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 217 ft to 296 ft.
        Is Power Glide a point to point trail?
        Power Glide is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Power Glide?
        Power Glide is 3,432 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Power Glide?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Power Glide. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Power Glide? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Power Glide are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Power Glide?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Power Glide. The trail is 3,432 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Power Glide?
        Power Glide is a very popular trail. There have been 2,667 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,965 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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