more stats
594 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:01:07
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
244 ft
Altitude min
250 ft
Altitude max
250 ft
Altitude start
249 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
187 ft
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:01:07
Avg time

The Setup Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ames Nowell State Park
    Abington, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #185473 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #346584 in Trail Running
    • #146697 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,485 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #11,513 in Trail Running
    • #6,251 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

Brings the rider to a nice large ledge with some challenging TTF.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 241 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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May 31, 2026 @ 2:03pm (America/New_York)
May 31, 2026
Oct 3, 2021 @ 9:01am
Oct 3, 2021
Sep 25, 2019 @ 7:31am
Sep 25, 2019
 reporter very dry
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Setup located?
      The Setup is located in Ames Nowell State Park, Abington, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Ames Nowell State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.12189, -70.99859.
      ▼ How hard is The Setup?
      The Setup is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Setup?
      The Setup has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 244 ft to 250 ft.
      ▼ Is The Setup a point to point trail?
      The Setup is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Setup?
      The Setup is 594 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Setup?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Setup. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Setup?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Setup are:
      • September (19 activities)
      • August (15 activities)
      • April (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Setup? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Setup are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Setup?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride The Setup. The trail is 594 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Setup?
      The Setup is a very popular trail. There have been 970 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,354 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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