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2,451 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:06:22
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
102 ft
Altitude min
135 ft
Altitude max
102 ft
Altitude start
128 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
846 ft
Distance climb
531 ft
Distance down
1,010 ft
Distance flat
00:06:22
Avg time
Watchtower Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGeorgetown-Rowley State Forest
Georgetown, Massachusetts -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
Most difficult trail in Georgetown-Rowley. Most of the trail is more of a blue but there are more technical sections at each end. The climb coming from the Northeastern end is more difficult going up but is a good challenge in both directions.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 103 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 25, 2026
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Directions to watchtower trailhead
(42.699120, -70.976230)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 454 ft • 12 •
Bubble Buddy Group Route, hoping for good flow.
★ 4.0 • 64 miles • 2,927 ft • 85 • Out & Back •
100km ride on the ipswich mtb system
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watchtower
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Where is Watchtower located?
Watchtower is located in Georgetown-Rowley State Forest, Georgetown, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Georgetown-Rowley State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.69912, -70.97623.
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How hard is Watchtower?
Watchtower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Watchtower?
Watchtower has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 102 ft to 135 ft.
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Is Watchtower a point to point trail?
Watchtower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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