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3,458 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:06:06
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
68 ft
Altitude min
113 ft
Altitude max
71 ft
Altitude start
69 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-11.3%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
1,155 ft
Distance climb
1,214 ft
Distance down
1,047 ft
Distance flat
00:06:06
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Thunderpass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Willowdale State Forest
    Ipswich, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    The State of Massachusetts

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Thunderpass is a 3,458 ft moderately popular doubletrack trail located near Ipswich Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 61 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 526 rides
  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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        Directions to thunderpass trailhead (42.676650, -70.918260)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Thunderpass

        ▼ Where is Thunderpass located?
        Thunderpass is located in Willowdale State Forest, Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Willowdale State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.67665, -70.91826.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thunderpass?
        Thunderpass has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 68 ft to 113 ft.
        ▼ Is Thunderpass a point to point trail?
        Thunderpass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Thunderpass?
        Thunderpass is 3,458 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thunderpass?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Thunderpass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Thunderpass?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Thunderpass are:
        • July (60 activities)
        • September (41 activities)
        • April (38 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Thunderpass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thunderpass are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Thunderpass?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Thunderpass. The trail is 3,458 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Thunderpass?
        Thunderpass is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,309 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,320 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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