more stats
1,470 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:47
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
193 ft
Altitude min
233 ft
Altitude max
193 ft
Altitude start
226 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-4.3%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
705 ft
Distance climb
240 ft
Distance down
469 ft
Distance flat
00:03:47
Avg time

W40 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ames Nowell State Park
    Abington, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #219108 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #345246 in Trail Running
    • #333508 in Hiking
    • #51225 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,314 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #11,392 in Trail Running
    • #12,728 in Hiking
    • #1,481 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

Double Track that starts across from the apartment complex. Not a desirable place to park and start a ride from.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 192 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is W40 located?
      W40 is located in Ames Nowell State Park, Abington, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Ames Nowell State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.12298, -70.99198.
      ▼ How hard is W40?
      W40 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for W40?
      W40 has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 193 ft to 233 ft.
      ▼ Is W40 a point to point trail?
      W40 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is W40?
      W40 is 1,470 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on W40?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on W40. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access W40? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to W40 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride W40?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride W40. The trail is 1,470 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is W40?
      W40 is a very popular trail. There have been 756 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 756 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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