more stats
2,638 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:05:54
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
398 ft
Altitude min
424 ft
Altitude max
417 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-14.2%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
1,112 ft
Distance climb
761 ft
Distance down
663 ft
Distance flat
00:05:54
Avg time

Upper Spider Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big River Management Area
    West Greenwich, Rhode Island
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78914 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #344909 in Trail Running
    • #333768 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #159 in Mountain Biking · Rhode Island [+]
    • #930 in Trail Running
    • #1,068 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Upper Spider is a 2,638 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near West Greenwich Rhode Island. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 683 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Upper Spider Trail Reports

Status:
on Sep 7, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to upper-spider trailhead (41.644000, -71.556410)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      mtbshill mtbshill
      is one of the most rewarding rock terrain ever
      RhodyOh
      Two downed trees require full stop & walk over.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Spider located?
      Upper Spider is located in Big River Management Area, West Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States. It is part of the Big River Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.644, -71.55641.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Spider?
      Upper Spider is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Spider?
      Upper Spider has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 398 ft to 424 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Spider a point to point trail?
      Upper Spider is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Spider?
      Upper Spider is 2,638 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Spider?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Spider. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Spider?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Spider are:
      • October (33 activities)
      • June (30 activities)
      • April (23 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Spider? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Spider are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Spider?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Upper Spider. The trail is 2,638 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Spider?
      Upper Spider is a very popular trail. There have been 1,266 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,023 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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