more stats
2,339 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:02:50
Avg time
-35 ft
Altitude change
36 ft
Altitude min
72 ft
Altitude max
72 ft
Altitude start
36 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-10.4%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
338 ft
Distance climb
879 ft
Distance down
1,106 ft
Distance flat
00:02:50
Avg time

The Head Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Willowdale State Forest
    Ipswich, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 40 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    The State of Massachusetts

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AI Generated Description

The Head is a 2,339 ft less popular doubletrack trail located near Ipswich Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 212 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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on Sep 14, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      0:07 | 172 | Dec 14, 2007 , Ipswich
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      0:11 | 248 | Dec 14, 2007 , Ipswich

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Head located?
      The Head is located in Willowdale State Forest, Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Willowdale State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.66587, -70.90537.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Head?
      The Head has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 36 ft to 72 ft.
      ▼ Is The Head a point to point trail?
      The Head is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Head?
      The Head is 2,339 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Head?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Head. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Head? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Head are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Head?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride The Head. The trail is 2,339 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Head?
      The Head is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 481 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 506 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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