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1.1 miles
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-355 ft
Descent
00:14:56
Avg time
-263 ft
Altitude change
450 ft
Altitude min
713 ft
Altitude max
713 ft
Altitude start
450 ft
Altitude end
-4.546%
Grade
-30.963%
Grade max
19.587%
Grade min
1,336 ft
Distance climb
3,687 ft
Distance down
772 ft
Distance flat
00:14:56
Avg time

Spatula Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sawmill Hills
    Northampton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87121 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #348434 in Trail Running
    • #155339 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,501 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #11,665 in Trail Running
    • #6,679 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Spatula is a highly rated 1 mile moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Northampton Massachusetts. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 135 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Spatula Trail Reports

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Sep 10, 2025 @ 11:53am
Sep 10, 2025
Mar 16, 2024 @ 6:54pm
Mar 16, 2024
 Tree down, about waist-high in the lower middle section. I was unable to clear it by myself. About 5-6" diameter and could be cut with a long...
Sep 6, 2022 @ 8:23am
Sep 6, 2022
 all clear
Apr 11, 2022 @ 12:51pm
Apr 11, 2022
 Small tree work needed. Otherwise riding nice.
Jan 6, 2022 @ 1:20pm
Jan 6, 2022
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Status:
on Sep 10, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.07 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Saw Mill 01
      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,171 ft • 32 • Loop •
      Saw Mill trail loop. Excludes trails South of Old Carriage Trail. Add these for a longer ride.
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      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★ 63%
      3 ★ 13%
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      1 Review & Comments

      Hilltownlaxdad
      I grew up riding in Sawmill during the 90s, the amount of work that has been done in here is amazing. Spatial is classic Sawmill, chunky with a good amount of rock rolls. I was expecting it to have a little more flow to it, maybe the next time on it will feel better.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spatula located?
      Spatula is located in Sawmill Hills, Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Sawmill Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.33583, -72.71437.
      ▼ How hard is Spatula?
      Spatula is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 4.546%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spatula?
      Spatula has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 355 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 450 ft to 713 ft.
      ▼ Is Spatula a point to point trail?
      Spatula is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spatula?
      Spatula is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spatula?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Spatula. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Spatula? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spatula are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spatula?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Spatula. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spatula?
      Spatula is a moderately popular trail. There have been 444 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 427 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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