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2,543 ft
Distance
164 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:07:00
Avg time
149 ft
Altitude change
1,054 ft
Altitude min
1,203 ft
Altitude max
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
00:07:00
Avg time

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
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #47769 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #408721 in Trail Running
    • #309989 in Hiking
    • #38099 in Horseback
    • #32042 in Snowshoeing
    • #3478 in Snowmobiling
    • #42308 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #629 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #14,433 in Trail Running
    • #11,028 in Hiking
    • #1,529 in Horseback
    • #4,438 in Snowshoeing
    • #95 in Snowmobiling
    • #2,409 in Winter Fat Biking
  • 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.

Tags
RollersSummit

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 33 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 164 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,054 ft to 1,203 ft.
      ▼ 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 2,543 ft 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Recourse?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Recourse are:
      • September (8 activities)
      • November (5 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
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      ▼ 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 long does it take to ride Recourse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Recourse. The trail is 2,543 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Recourse?
      Recourse is a moderately popular trail. There have been 81 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 89 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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