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594 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:01:29
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
00:01:29
Avg time
The Setup Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAmes Nowell State Park
Abington, Massachusetts -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerMassachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation
Brings the rider to a nice large ledge with some challenging TTF.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 7.9 km average
6 Months
- 13 rides
- 10.5 km avg distance
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- 200 rides
- Last: May 31, 2026
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(42.121890, -70.998590)
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Routes with this trail
Total Ames Challenge - Featured
★ 4.7 • 11 miles • 574 ft • 61 • Loop •
EXPERT RIDERS ONLY. Technically challenging route with rock rollers, drops, ledges, TTF. No water. No...
★ 1.0 • 7 miles • 428 ft • 28 • Loop •
A somewhat comprehensive tour of Ames Noell. I tried to make a route that encompassed many trails while...
6 miles • 355 ft • 52 •
Starting and ending on Chestnut Street, this hit a lot of the good technical in the park. Some of it is...
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Setup
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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