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1,470 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:04:37
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
00:04:37
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W40 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ames Nowell State Park
    Abington, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119511 in Mountain 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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 174 rides
  • Last: Jul 28, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About W40

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride W40?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride W40 are:
        • May (24 activities)
        • June (16 activities)
        • March (15 activities)
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        ▼ 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 3 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 735 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 733 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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