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2,192 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:15:16
Avg time
85 ft
Altitude change
431 ft
Altitude min
524 ft
Altitude max
439 ft
Altitude start
525 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
10.5%
Grade min
1,896 ft
Distance climb
203 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:15:16
Avg time

Sideslope Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stefan's Farm
    Upton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #127104 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #378784 in Trail Running
    • #136984 in Hiking
    • #20010 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,210 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #12,902 in Trail Running
    • #5,682 in Hiking
    • #337 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Grafton Land Trust

The upper part is fairly dense forest, good for hiking and horseback, could be too winding for mountain bikers. The lower part is on a moderate grade near an old stone wall, crosses a boggy creek, runs past split granite (for foundations?) and emerges in one of the fields halfway up the hill - which can be very soft in the spring (like up to your ankles). The reward is the connection between the Original Nipmuc Trail and the fields, without having to retrace your steps.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 17, 2021 @ 10:15am
Oct 17, 2021
 Trees down near the bend.
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Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sideslope located?
      Sideslope is located in Stefan's Farm, Upton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Stefan's Farm trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.19083, -71.6328.
      ▼ How hard is Sideslope?
      Sideslope is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sideslope?
      Sideslope has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 431 ft to 524 ft.
      ▼ Is Sideslope a point to point trail?
      Sideslope is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sideslope?
      Sideslope is 2,192 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sideslope?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sideslope. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sideslope?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sideslope are:
      • July (1 activities)
      • November (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sideslope? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sideslope are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sideslope?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Sideslope. The trail is 2,192 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sideslope?
      Sideslope is a moderately popular trail. There have been 12 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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