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1,329 ft
Distance
-15 ft
Descent
00:01:27
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
145 ft
Altitude min
162 ft
Altitude max
162 ft
Altitude start
148 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
223 ft
Distance climb
525 ft
Distance down
453 ft
Distance flat
00:01:27
Avg time

Threading The Needle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Maple Swamp Conservation Area
    Sandwich, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Sandwich

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Threading The Needle is a 1,329 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Sandwich Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 73 rides
  • Last: Jul 3, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Threading The Needle

        ▼ Where is Threading The Needle located?
        Threading The Needle is located in Maple Swamp Conservation Area, Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Maple Swamp Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.70966, -70.44559.
        ▼ How hard is Threading The Needle?
        Threading The Needle is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Threading The Needle?
        The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 145 ft to 162 ft.
        ▼ Is Threading The Needle a point to point trail?
        Threading The Needle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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