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95 ft
Distance
233 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
232 ft
Altitude min
232 ft
Altitude start
233 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
0.6%
Grade min

Skip the Ledge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ames Nowell State Park
    Abington, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #139921 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91340 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

As you approach the ledge, take a right on the small single track. It doesn't take you around but at least you get to skip the ledge climb.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Skip the Ledge

        ▼ Where is Skip the Ledge located?
        Skip the Ledge is located in Ames Nowell State Park, Abington, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Ames Nowell State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.12027, -70.99788.
        ▼ How hard is Skip the Ledge?
        Skip the Ledge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ Is Skip the Ledge a point to point trail?
        Skip the Ledge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Skip the Ledge?
        Skip the Ledge is 95 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skip the Ledge?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Skip the Ledge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Skip the Ledge?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Skip the Ledge are:
        • November (4 activities)
        • May (3 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Skip the Ledge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skip the Ledge are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Skip the Ledge?
        Skip the Ledge is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 61 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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