more stats
1,099 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:02:01
Avg time
-27 ft
Altitude change
1,001 ft
Altitude min
1,043 ft
Altitude max
1,039 ft
Altitude start
1,014 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
7.5%
Grade min
262 ft
Distance climb
423 ft
Distance down
410 ft
Distance flat
00:02:01
Avg time

Samuels's Segment Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brimfield State Forest
    Brimfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #108301 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #339595 in Trail Running
    • #334303 in Hiking
    • #30345 in Horseback
    • #52251 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,903 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #10,937 in Trail Running
    • #12,775 in Hiking
    • #953 in Horseback
    • #1,564 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    DCR

Samuel's Segment is a great connection utility that provides many options.
Both directions ride similar starting with a decent and ending with a climb.
Samuel Hitchcock was an early native of Brimfield.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Samuels's Segment located?
      Samuels's Segment 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 42.09448, -72.23627.
      ▼ How hard is Samuels's Segment?
      Samuels's Segment is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Samuels's Segment?
      Samuels's Segment has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,001 ft to 1,043 ft.
      ▼ Is Samuels's Segment a point to point trail?
      Samuels's Segment is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Samuels's Segment?
      Samuels's Segment is 1,099 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Samuels's Segment?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Samuels's Segment. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Samuels's Segment?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Samuels's Segment are:
      • August (18 activities)
      • June (13 activities)
      • May (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Samuels's Segment? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Samuels's Segment are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Samuels's Segment?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Samuels's Segment. The trail is 1,099 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Samuels's Segment?
      Samuels's Segment is a moderately popular trail. There have been 428 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 440 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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