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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
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #215727 in Mountain Biking
  • 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
    No
  • 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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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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Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sidewave

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sidewave?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sidewave are:
        • August (5 activities)
        • September (3 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 very 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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