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1,791 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:09
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
60 ft
Altitude min
73 ft
Altitude max
60 ft
Altitude start
66 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-2.7%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
725 ft
Distance climb
443 ft
Distance down
469 ft
Distance flat
00:03:09
Avg time

Water Eel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nickerson State Park
    Brewster, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Water Eel is a 1,791 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Brewster Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 74 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 262 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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      Nickerson Challenge Intermediate Loop
      15 miles • 840 ft • 12 •
      This is an intermediate 15 mile route in Nickerson.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Water Eel located?
      Water Eel is located in Nickerson State Park, Brewster, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Nickerson State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.75386, -70.00649.
      ▼ How hard is Water Eel?
      Water Eel is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Water Eel?
      Water Eel has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 60 ft to 73 ft.
      ▼ Is Water Eel a point to point trail?
      Water Eel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Water Eel?
      Water Eel is 1,791 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Water Eel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Water Eel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Water Eel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Water Eel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Water Eel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Water Eel. The trail is 1,791 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Water Eel?
      Water Eel is a very popular trail. There have been 880 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 835 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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