more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
114 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:13:22
Avg time
40 ft
Altitude change
676 ft
Altitude min
760 ft
Altitude max
676 ft
Altitude start
715 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-8.2%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
3,228 ft
Distance climb
1,969 ft
Distance down
3,665 ft
Distance flat
00:13:22
Avg time

Schmidt Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Douglas State Forest
    Douglas, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Mass DCR

Dirt road, very sandy in spots.

Tags
Sandy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 100 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Schmidt Trail located?
      Schmidt Trail is located in Douglas State Forest, Douglas, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Douglas State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.06095, -71.78729.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Schmidt Trail?
      Schmidt Trail has 114 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 676 ft to 760 ft.
      ▼ Is Schmidt Trail a point to point trail?
      Schmidt Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Schmidt Trail?
      Schmidt Trail is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Schmidt Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Schmidt Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Schmidt Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Schmidt Trail are:
      • September (14 activities)
      • July (12 activities)
      • June (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Schmidt Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Schmidt Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Schmidt Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Schmidt Trail. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Schmidt Trail?
      Schmidt Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 199 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 209 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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