more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Georgetown-Rowley State Forest
    Georgetown, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #9342 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93670 in Trail Running
    • #24900 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 159 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,483 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Watchtower Trail Reports

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Jun 29, 2024 @ 2:49am
Jun 29, 2024
Sep 2, 2022 @ 7:06am
Sep 2, 2022
 Trails are perfect. Dry, clear and no leaves, yet.
Aug 20, 2022 @ 5:07am
Aug 20, 2022
May 16, 2022 @ 8:34am
May 16, 2022
 First part of Watchtower is a rocky tech delight! If you can get up and through it (when starting from the double track right after Bridges) then...
Dec 12, 2021 @ 8:53am
Dec 12, 2021
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on Jun 29, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      airtym airtym
      I was spoken to about riding this trail by a hunter. Claims this is an illegal trail to ride on? I believe he is wrong but I’m also not 100 percent sure either.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Watchtower?
      Watchtower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Watchtower?
      Watchtower is 2,451 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Watchtower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Watchtower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Watchtower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Watchtower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Watchtower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Watchtower. The trail is 2,451 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Watchtower?
      Watchtower is a very popular trail. There have been 4,018 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,993 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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