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1.2 miles
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:13:53
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
60 ft
Altitude min
103 ft
Altitude max
69 ft
Altitude start
66 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
15.6%
Grade min
1,572 ft
Distance climb
1,719 ft
Distance down
3,159 ft
Distance flat
00:13:53
Avg time

Tornado Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Willowdale State Forest
    Ipswich, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 90 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #2469 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21710 in Trail Running
    • #17550 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    The State of Massachusetts

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AI Generated Description

Tornado is a highly rated 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ipswich Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 89 ft blue climb. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 19 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 358 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 3,547 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Tornado Trail Reports

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Sep 13, 2026 @ 4:23pm (America/New_York)
Sep 13, 2026
 Slippery off camber Roots today, but counterclockwise was super fun and fast despite the conditions
May 18, 2026 @ 9:35pm (America/New_York)
May 18, 2026
 reporter Downed tree about halfway through. it's not rideable, but it's pretty easy to push a bike through.
Apr 4, 2026 @ 5:52pm (America/New_York)
Apr 4, 2026
 Large downed tree blocking trail. Not rideable.
Nov 28, 2025 @ 7:33pm (America/New_York)
Nov 28, 2025
 Packed leaves, no blowdowns. Rolling fast.
Aug 24, 2025 @ 4:18am
Aug 24, 2025
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on Sep 13, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.24 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to tornado trailhead (42.678940, -70.909870)
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      The Whole Willow 2023
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      Trail Products

      4.4 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
      5 ★ 40%
      4 ★ 60%
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      10 Reviews & Comments

      OttaCee OttaCee
      First time riding this in over 5 years and sadly the trail isnt what I used to be. Known for being buff, fast and flowy its become a blown out mess and more of a tech singletrack. Lack of maintenance has shown. Shame because it was the jewel of Willowdale.
      ofrdbykr ofrdbykr
      Bees ground nest in the trail about 1/2 to 3/4 mile in from the North. A new tree down about 1/2 mile in from North entrance.
      rybolov rybolov
      This trail twists around and doubles back on itself a billion times to get the most distance out of the available land. You can tell that it was made by bikers for bikers. Just when you start to get winded on a fast climb, it levels out or goes down, so you can ride the entire thing without taking a break. One of the funnest rides that I've had in Willowdale.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tornado located?
      Tornado 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 42.67894, -70.90987.
      ▼ How hard is Tornado?
      Tornado is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tornado?
      Tornado has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 60 ft to 103 ft.
      ▼ Is Tornado a point to point trail?
      Tornado is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tornado?
      Tornado is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tornado?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tornado. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tornado? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tornado are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tornado?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Tornado. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tornado?
      Tornado is a very popular trail. There have been 10,529 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,564 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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