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4.2 miles
Distance
344 ft
Climb
-272 ft
Descent
00:47:20
Avg time
74 ft
Altitude change
158 ft
Altitude min
232 ft
Altitude max
158 ft
Altitude start
233 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-18.6%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
5,036 ft
Distance flat
00:47:20
Avg time

The Gem Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Freetown-Fall River SF / SEMASS Bioreserve Trails
    Freetown, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #111373 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #297954 in Trail Running
    • #289742 in Hiking
    • #16101 in Snowshoeing
    • #24476 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,961 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #8,986 in Trail Running
    • #10,088 in Hiking
    • #1,525 in Snowshoeing
    • #846 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR)

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AI Generated Description

The Gem is a 4 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Freetown Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 47 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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The Gem Trail Reports

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Oct 12, 2021 @ 12:48pm
Oct 12, 2021
 reporter Ideal conditions, if there is such a thing on this trail... Bring on the pain.
May 1, 2021 @ 10:50am
May 1, 2021
Apr 6, 2020 @ 2:16pm
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on Oct 12, 2021
Ideal
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      BeauSox
      Disregard my last comment. I hadn’t ridden there in quite a few years, went today and yes the dirt bikes have exposed many big rocks now, a shame used to be the best loop in Freetown.
      BeauSox
      Understand the frustration from the mtb community but these trails were made by netra diet bike members may years ago.
      NathanNation109
      Fun trail with punchy climbs and rock gardens

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Gem located?
      The Gem is located in Freetown-Fall River SF / SEMASS Bioreserve Trails, Freetown, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Freetown-Fall River SF / SEMASS Bioreserve Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.72888, -71.01097.
      ▼ How hard is The Gem?
      The Gem is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Gem?
      The Gem has 344 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 272 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 158 ft to 232 ft.
      ▼ Is The Gem a point to point trail?
      The Gem is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Gem?
      The Gem is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Gem?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Gem. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Gem? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Gem are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Gem?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to ride The Gem. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Gem?
      The Gem is a moderately popular trail. There have been 369 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 469 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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