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2,113 ft
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:07:24
Avg time
73 ft
Altitude change
53 ft
Altitude min
128 ft
Altitude max
55 ft
Altitude start
128 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-3.9%
Grade max
16.7%
Grade min
1,493 ft
Distance climb
440 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:07:24
Avg time

Talking Trash Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Woods/Dykes Pond
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #123133 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32768 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2017

Starting at 133, the trail is smooth and nicely bench cut into the slope of the highway. This section is fast and flowy.
Eventually, it crosses a muddy drainage at the natural gas line and starts ascending, and doesn't stop until it hits One-20-Eight. This long ascent is really rocky and has lots of nicely made rock features and even a few skinnies - however, contrary to the blue rating, it is a very difficult climb.

Access Info

Trail Allows Access to Mt. Ann Park from Rt. 133. Trail starts along side the Rt. 128 exit 14 northbound offramp.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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Oct 17, 2020 @ 9:05am
Oct 17, 2020
 Theres a blanket of wet leaves covering all the trails. I imagine it will dry out soon with this wind and sun.
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Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Talking Trash

        ▼ Where is Talking Trash located?
        Talking Trash is located in West Woods/Dykes Pond, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the West Woods/Dykes Pond trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.61787, -70.72015.
        ▼ How hard is Talking Trash?
        Talking Trash is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Talking Trash?
        Talking Trash has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 53 ft to 128 ft.
        ▼ Is Talking Trash a point to point trail?
        Talking Trash is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Talking Trash?
        Talking Trash is 2,113 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Talking Trash?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Talking Trash. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Talking Trash?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Talking Trash are:
        • June (12 activities)
        • August (11 activities)
        • May (8 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Talking Trash? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Talking Trash are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Talking Trash?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Talking Trash. The trail is 2,113 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Talking Trash?
        Talking Trash is a very popular trail. There have been 546 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 769 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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