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1.0 mile
Distance
174 ft
Climb
-177 ft
Descent
00:18:48
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
72 ft
Altitude min
141 ft
Altitude max
75 ft
Altitude start
72 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-16.5%
Grade max
22.6%
Grade min
2,070 ft
Distance climb
2,283 ft
Distance down
948 ft
Distance flat
00:18:48
Avg time

Shift lever Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gordon College
    Wenham, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #9789 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24914 in Trail Running
    • #18315 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Shift lever is a 1 mile popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Wenham Massachusetts. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 84 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 671 rides
  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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Oct 29, 2025 @ 8:28am (America/New_York)
Oct 29, 2025
Lots of leaves and pine needles on the trail making everything a bit slippery!
Oct 5, 2025 @ 7:44pm (America/New_York)
Oct 5, 2025
Aug 15, 2025 @ 9:31am
Aug 15, 2025
Tree down on the trail that might have a yellow jacket nest inside
Apr 16, 2025 @ 5:44pm
Apr 16, 2025
Great condition but still a lot of leaves on it from fall
Oct 2, 2024 @ 10:26am
Oct 2, 2024
Leafy
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on Oct 29, 2025
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Directions to shift-lever trailhead (42.588950, -70.806710)

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        Routes with this trail

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shift lever

        Where is Shift lever located?
        Shift lever is located in Gordon College, Wenham, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Gordon College trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.58895, -70.80671.
        How hard is Shift lever?
        Shift lever is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Shift lever?
        Shift lever has 174 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 72 ft to 141 ft.
        Is Shift lever a point to point trail?
        Shift lever is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Shift lever?
        Shift lever is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Shift lever?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Shift lever. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Shift lever?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shift lever are:
        • July (52 activities)
        • June (45 activities)
        • August (30 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Shift lever? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shift lever are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Shift lever?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Shift lever. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Shift lever?
        Shift lever is a very popular trail. There have been 2,409 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,493 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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