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2,543 ft
Distance
164 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
1,203 ft
High Point
149 ft
Altitude change
1,054 ft
Altitude min
1,054 ft
Altitude start
1,204 ft
Altitude end
5.8%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
28.8%
Grade min
1,909 ft
Distance climb
328 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat

Recourse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowmobile
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Brimfield State Forest
    Brimfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    DCR

As the name states this may be a difficult but interesting option. Designed to be a technical climbing trail however it rides very well (down) in reverse.
In the climbing orientation you will gain access to the very top of the Summit trail. From here the main parking lot is a short spirited decent away. Please yield for hikers. Chose to extend your ride by heading North towards MBO Road.
In the down hill orientation you will have fun with the optional lines and technical rock features eventually merging with Slip, Stitch and Pass. It is recommended to head right (West) towards the heart of the network.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Recourse

        ▼ Where is Recourse located?
        Recourse is located in Brimfield State Forest, Brimfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Brimfield State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.10468, -72.24164.
        ▼ How hard is Recourse?
        Recourse is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Recourse?
        Recourse has 50 m of elevation gain. The trail has 5 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 321 m to 367 m.
        ▼ Is Recourse a point to point trail?
        Recourse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Recourse?
        Recourse is 775.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Recourse?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Recourse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Recourse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Recourse are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Recourse?
        Recourse is a moderately popular trail. There have been 75 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 83 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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