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4,265 ft
Distance
-405 ft
Descent
00:06:58
Avg time
-405 ft
Altitude change
943 ft
Altitude min
1,348 ft
Altitude max
1,348 ft
Altitude start
945 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-36.5%
Grade max
-0.1%
Grade min
4,026 ft
Distance down
240 ft
Distance flat
00:06:58
Avg time

Thunder Vision Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Deerfield River Trails
    Charlemont, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8159 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38165 in E-Biking
    • #64879 in Trail Running
    • #56990 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Deerfield River Trails

Stage 3 of Enduro East

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 153 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:40am (America/New_York)
Apr 25, 2026
 Needs some love
Oct 27, 2024 @ 9:14pm
Oct 27, 2024
 Large hemlock across the trail about 2/3rd of the way down on Thunder Vision. Looks like this tree fell very recently. A chainsaw will be needed...
Sep 28, 2024 @ 6:53am
Sep 28, 2024
Jul 21, 2024 @ 2:59am
Jul 21, 2024
May 11, 2024 @ 4:42am
May 11, 2024
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Avg: 4.35 (8 votes)
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        Directions to thunder-vision trailhead (42.637470, -72.888400)
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        8:53 | 291 | Nov 27, 2022 , Charlemont
        2021 ESC Enduro #4 Stage 5: Thunder Vision
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        4:18 | 592 | Jul 19, 2021 , Charlemont

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder Vision

        ▼ Where is Thunder Vision located?
        Thunder Vision is located in Deerfield River Trails, Charlemont, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Deerfield River Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.63747, -72.8884.
        ▼ How hard is Thunder Vision?
        Thunder Vision is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thunder Vision?
        The trail has 405 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 943 ft to 1,348 ft.
        ▼ Is Thunder Vision a point to point trail?
        Thunder Vision is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Thunder Vision?
        Thunder Vision is 4,265 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thunder Vision?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Thunder Vision. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Thunder Vision?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Thunder Vision are:
        • July (23 activities)
        • September (22 activities)
        • October (17 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Thunder Vision? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thunder Vision are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Thunder Vision?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Thunder Vision. The trail is 4,265 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Thunder Vision?
        Thunder Vision is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,480 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,590 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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