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4,685 ft
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:09:58
Avg time
66 ft
Altitude change
133 ft
Altitude min
239 ft
Altitude max
133 ft
Altitude start
200 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-14.1%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
2,329 ft
Distance climb
1,142 ft
Distance down
1,119 ft
Distance flat
00:09:58
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Upper White Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Russell Mill Pond & Town Forest
    Chelmsford, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 80 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #2145 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45436 in Trail Running
    • #18675 in Hiking
    • #1291 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Chelmsford CC

This intermediate trail is well packed and doesn't contain as many features as some other trails at RM, however there are some larger rocks and a few optional features at the bottom. It makes for fast riding, especially on the way down.

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  • 7 miles average
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  • 286 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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Avg: 4.28 (8 votes)
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        Directions to upper-white trailhead (42.572720, -71.328450)

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        Routes with this trail

        5.0 29 miles 1,745 ft 46 Loop
        A loop Featuring trails from Farm State Park, Russtle Mill State Forest, and Billrica trails.
        5.0 14 miles 946 ft 25 Loop
        Downloaded from NEMBA site.
        2.5 30 miles 1,840 ft 57 Loop
        2024 NEMBA PK Memorial Advanced ride route. The route outside of will not be marked. Navigation is required.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper White

        Where is Upper White located?
        Upper White is located in Russell Mill Pond & Town Forest, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Russell Mill Pond & Town Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.57272, -71.32845.
        How hard is Upper White?
        Upper White is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper White?
        Upper White has 136 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 133 ft to 239 ft.
        Is Upper White a point to point trail?
        Upper White is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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