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1,500 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-230 ft
Descent
00:06:45
Avg time
-219 ft
Altitude change
483 ft
Altitude min
713 ft
Altitude max
713 ft
Altitude start
494 ft
Altitude end
-14.633%
Grade
-32.334%
Grade max
6.515%
Grade min
225 ft
Distance climb
1,198 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:06:45
Avg time

Spork Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sawmill Hills
    Northampton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #106075 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face

Spork is an aggressive downhill only trail that starts off with a quick sprint though a wild blueberry patch. After a hard left, the trail rides across a rock slab that ends with a mandatory drop to a very steep section of singletrack with a few berms and jumps. Closer to the bottom there are some optional features: a gap jump, and another rock drop. Ultimately the bottom reconnects with the bottom of Spatula, where you can choose to take Spatula up for a technical climb, or continue to Dog House for more gradual climb back to the top of Jeep Eater.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 74 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Sep 10, 2025 @ 11:53am
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Sep 6, 2022 @ 8:22am
Sep 6, 2022
 all clear
Jul 1, 2019 @ 7:39am
Jul 1, 2019
 Fallen tree removed and trail cleaned up. Ready to ride!
Jun 28, 2019 @ 6:34am
Jun 28, 2019
 Tree branches down on a blind steep section. Do not ride until cleared. Crashed and broke my helmet.
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Ideal
Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Spork

        ▼ Where is Spork located?
        Spork 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 Spork?
        Spork is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.633%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spork?
        Spork has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 230 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 483 ft to 713 ft.
        ▼ Is Spork a point to point trail?
        Yes, Spork is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Spork?
        Spork is 1,500 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spork?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Spork. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spork?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spork are:
        • May (11 activities)
        • July (9 activities)
        • April (7 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Spork? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spork are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Spork?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Spork. The trail is 1,500 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Spork?
        Spork is a moderately popular trail. There have been 188 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 209 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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