more stats
722 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:01:13
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
985 ft
Altitude min
993 ft
Altitude max
985 ft
Altitude start
988 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-3.1%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
112 ft
Distance climb
105 ft
Distance down
459 ft
Distance flat
00:01:13
Avg time

The Nook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Brimfield State Forest
    Brimfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #178641 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3,067 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    DCR

The Nook makes good use of high ground. Take a second to look at the beaver dam and maybe some farm equipment. Winter biking can be extended nicely over the near by swamp.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 64 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 376 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Nook located?
      The Nook is located in Brimfield State Forest, Brimfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Brimfield State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.09516, -72.24415.
      ▼ How hard is The Nook?
      The Nook is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Nook?
      The Nook has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 985 ft to 993 ft.
      ▼ Is The Nook a point to point trail?
      The Nook is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Nook?
      The Nook is 722 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Nook?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Nook. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Nook?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Nook are:
      • April (40 activities)
      • October (37 activities)
      • September (34 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access The Nook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Nook are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Nook?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride The Nook. The trail is 722 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Nook?
      The Nook is a very popular trail. There have been 870 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 988 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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