more stats
272 ft
Distance
-21 ft
Descent
00:02:12
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
263 ft
Altitude min
285 ft
Altitude max
285 ft
Altitude start
262 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-16.3%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
200 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:02:12
Avg time

Sidewave Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Downhill Ski
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Knuckup Hill
    Wrentham, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Skiing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #22840 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #394289 in Trail Running
    • #320577 in Hiking
    • #28949 in Snowshoeing
    • #35771 in Skiing
    • #8841 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #30894 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #268 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #13,654 in Trail Running
    • #11,844 in Hiking
    • #3,726 in Snowshoeing
    • #240 in Skiing
    • #172 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #2,001 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Town of Wrentham

Trail has been extended beyond its original "halfpipe" shape via illegal moto usage. It now goes down-up-left turn - down (all the way to between the ponds).

Climb this steep trail as part of the Halfpipe Line.

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Family friendly

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Sidewave Trail Reports

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Oct 15, 2025 @ 6:09pm (America/New_York)
Oct 15, 2025
Some light debris, but mostly in good shape.
Aug 15, 2024 @ 4:13pm
Aug 15, 2024
Ferny at the bottom.
May 22, 2023 @ 1:53pm
May 22, 2023
May 14, 2023 @ 7:36am
May 14, 2023
Riding really well
Feb 7, 2023 @ 5:47am
Feb 7, 2023
In firm / great shape.
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on Oct 15, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sidewave located?
      Sidewave is located in Knuckup Hill, Wrentham, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Knuckup Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.05211, -71.33097.
      ▼ How hard is Sidewave?
      Sidewave is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidewave?
      The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 263 ft to 285 ft.
      ▼ Is Sidewave a point to point trail?
      Sidewave is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sidewave?
      Sidewave is 272 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidewave?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sidewave. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sidewave? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidewave are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidewave?
      The estimated time to ride Sidewave is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 272 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Sidewave?
      Sidewave is a moderately popular trail. There have been 54 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 63 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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