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902 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:01:36
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
74 ft
Altitude min
93 ft
Altitude max
93 ft
Altitude start
79 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
12%
Grade min
213 ft
Distance climb
417 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:01:36
Avg time

Upper Luke's Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Willowdale State Forest
    Ipswich, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 70 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #108789 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89058 in Trail Running
    • #15585 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    The State of Massachusetts

Fast little XC trail

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 136 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,204 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Upper Luke's Trail Reports

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Feb 1, 2026 @ 4:53pm (America/New_York)
Feb 1, 2026
 groomed very nicely, could use more traffic
Jun 12, 2025 @ 11:35am
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 10, 2020 @ 1:23pm
Jun 10, 2020
Jul 1, 2018 @ 5:46am
Jul 1, 2018
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Snow Groomed
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Luke's located?
      Upper Luke's 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 42.68105, -70.90272.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Luke's?
      Upper Luke's is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Luke's?
      Upper Luke's has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 74 ft to 93 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Luke's a point to point trail?
      Upper Luke's is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Luke's?
      Upper Luke's is 902 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Luke's?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Luke's. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Luke's?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Luke's are:
      • June (60 activities)
      • August (58 activities)
      • May (56 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Luke's? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Luke's are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Luke's?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Upper Luke's. The trail is 902 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Luke's?
      Upper Luke's is a very popular trail. There have been 3,737 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,052 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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