more stats
906 ft
Distance
-132 ft
Descent
00:01:43
Avg time
-132 ft
Altitude change
1,253 ft
Altitude min
1,385 ft
Altitude max
1,385 ft
Altitude start
1,253 ft
Altitude end
-14.5%
Grade
-28.7%
Grade max
-2.7%
Grade min
883 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:01:43
Avg time

Thunder Cliffs Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Thunder Mountain Bike Park
    Charlemont, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2061 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Jon Schaefer

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AI Generated Description

Thunder Cliffs is a highly rated 906 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Charlemont Massachusetts. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only. It features rock face. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 14 rides
  • 27 miles average
6 Months
  • 262 rides
  • 28 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,447 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Thunder Cliffs Trail Reports

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Aug 2, 2026 @ 10:58am (America/New_York)
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Nov 8, 2025 @ 10:41am (America/New_York)
Nov 8, 2025
 Heavy leaf coverage and not a lot of traffic recently, line can be hard to spot.
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on Aug 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 ★ 11%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thunder Cliffs located?
      Thunder Cliffs is located in Thunder Mountain Bike Park, Charlemont, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Thunder Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.61399, -72.87248.
      ▼ How hard is Thunder Cliffs?
      Thunder Cliffs is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thunder Cliffs?
      The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,253 ft to 1,385 ft.
      ▼ Is Thunder Cliffs a point to point trail?
      Yes, Thunder Cliffs is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thunder Cliffs?
      Thunder Cliffs is 906 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thunder Cliffs?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Thunder Cliffs. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Thunder Cliffs? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thunder Cliffs are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thunder Cliffs?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Thunder Cliffs. The trail is 906 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Thunder Cliffs?
      Thunder Cliffs is a very popular trail. There have been 9,259 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,034 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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