more stats
2,274 ft
Distance
104 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:06:24
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
172 ft
Altitude min
278 ft
Altitude max
172 ft
Altitude start
197 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
1,332 ft
Distance climb
751 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:06:24
Avg time

Richardson Pathway Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lynn Woods
    Lynn, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111599 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84609 in Trail Running
    • #73601 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,965 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #2,182 in Trail Running
    • #1,848 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Up and down, with Stone Tower at the apex.

Tags
Family friendlyRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 22 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 176 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Richardson Pathway Trail Reports

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on Mar 16, 2025
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Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
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      Directions to richardson-pathway trailhead (42.491440, -70.981880)

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      May 1, 2026 @ 6:51am
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      Mar 16, 2025 @ 8:43am
      Mar 16, 2025

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      Stone Tower at Lynn Woods
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      2:27 | 423 | Nov 1, 2021 , Lynn

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      ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 730 ft • 18 • Loop •
      A big loop that ties together as much intermediate terrain as possible on the North, South, and West...
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      alanabrams567 alanabrams567
      East side of trail has better surface, IMO- west side is super loose and dry at the moment
      rybolov rybolov
      The best part about climbing this on the East side of the hill is all the hikers that are amazed that you're still going up on a bike.
      alanabrams567 alanabrams567
      Techie climb to/fun decent from stone tower.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Richardson Pathway located?
      Richardson Pathway is located in Lynn Woods, Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Lynn Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.49144, -70.98188.
      ▼ How hard is Richardson Pathway?
      Richardson Pathway is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Richardson Pathway?
      Richardson Pathway has 104 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 172 ft to 278 ft.
      ▼ Is Richardson Pathway a point to point trail?
      Richardson Pathway is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Richardson Pathway?
      Richardson Pathway is 2,274 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Richardson Pathway?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Richardson Pathway. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Richardson Pathway?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Richardson Pathway are:
      • June (13 activities)
      • September (10 activities)
      • July (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Richardson Pathway? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Richardson Pathway are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Richardson Pathway?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Richardson Pathway. The trail is 2,274 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Richardson Pathway?
      Richardson Pathway is a moderately popular trail. There have been 800 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 819 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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