more stats
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
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #209912 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #414659 in Trail Running
    • #416792 in Hiking
    • #32972 in Snowshoeing
    • #43474 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4,802 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #14,762 in Trail Running
    • #14,978 in Hiking
    • #4,664 in Snowshoeing
    • #2,584 in Winter Fat Biking
  • 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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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 77 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Threading The Needle?
      Threading The Needle is 1,329 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Threading The Needle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Threading The Needle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Threading The Needle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Threading The Needle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Threading The Needle?
      The estimated time to ride Threading The Needle is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 1,329 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Threading The Needle?
      Threading The Needle is a very popular trail. There have been 267 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 305 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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