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5,023 ft
Distance
155 ft
Climb
-34 ft
Descent
00:11:29
Avg time
120 ft
Altitude change
1,619 ft
Altitude min
1,765 ft
Altitude max
1,644 ft
Altitude start
1,765 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
2,736 ft
Distance climb
1,076 ft
Distance down
1,211 ft
Distance flat
00:11:29
Avg time

Ring trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kenneth Dubuque State Forest
    Hawley, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13395 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63782 in Trail Running
    • #63933 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

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Ring trail is a 5,023 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Hawley Massachusetts. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 171 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:12am (America/New_York)
Aug 16, 2026
 Large leaner tree closer to the northern trailhead. Requires a dismount to get by.
May 9, 2025 @ 5:13am
May 9, 2025
 As of 5/8/2025 this spring’s blowdowns have been cleared.
Jun 13, 2021 @ 10:27am
Jun 13, 2021
 Two trees down
May 15, 2021 @ 2:01pm
May 15, 2021
Jan 15, 2021 @ 5:21am
Jan 15, 2021
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on Aug 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
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        Directions to ring-trail trailhead (42.562510, -72.904800)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ring trail

        ▼ Where is Ring trail located?
        Ring trail is located in Kenneth Dubuque State Forest, Hawley, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Kenneth Dubuque State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.56251, -72.9048.
        ▼ How hard is Ring trail?
        Ring trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ring trail?
        Ring trail has 155 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,619 ft to 1,765 ft.
        ▼ Is Ring trail a point to point trail?
        Ring trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ring trail?
        Ring trail is 5,023 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ring trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ring trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ring trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ring trail are:
        • July (19 activities)
        • May (16 activities)
        • October (15 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Ring trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ring trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ring trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Ring trail. The trail is 5,023 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ring trail?
        Ring trail is a very popular trail. There have been 570 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 558 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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