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1.6 miles
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-240 ft
Descent
00:09:53
Avg time
-170 ft
Altitude change
57 ft
Altitude min
256 ft
Altitude max
227 ft
Altitude start
56 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
2,211 ft
Distance climb
4,767 ft
Distance down
1,447 ft
Distance flat
00:09:53
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Shepherds Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carolina Hills
    Marshfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #61178 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47861 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Some good descents going east towards the rail trail into Marshfield Center.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 123 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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        Routes with this trail

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        Carolina Hills ODB Route
        9 miles • 757 ft • 16 • Loop •
        Fun, fast route with lots of great downhill sections and of course what goes down must go up first so...
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        Ride the Right Direction
        9 miles • 718 ft • 33 • Loop •
        Just some advice on what direction to ride these trails in. Just my opinion though.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shepherds Path

        ▼ Where is Shepherds Path located?
        Shepherds Path is located in Carolina Hills, Marshfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Carolina Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.12244, -70.73096.
        ▼ How hard is Shepherds Path?
        Shepherds Path is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shepherds Path?
        Shepherds Path has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 240 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 57 ft to 256 ft.
        ▼ Is Shepherds Path a point to point trail?
        Shepherds Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Shepherds Path?
        Shepherds Path is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shepherds Path?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Shepherds Path. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shepherds Path?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shepherds Path are:
        • July (10 activities)
        • June (6 activities)
        • May (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Shepherds Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shepherds Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Shepherds Path?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Shepherds Path. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Shepherds Path?
        Shepherds Path is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 352 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 359 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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