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2,159 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:03:41
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
1,148 ft
Altitude min
1,184 ft
Altitude max
1,184 ft
Altitude start
1,161 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-8.4%
Grade max
5.6%
Grade min
466 ft
Distance climb
1,001 ft
Distance down
689 ft
Distance flat
00:03:41
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Whirlpool Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pittsfield State Forest
    Pittsfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8477 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23999 in E-Biking
    • #36938 in Trail Running
    • #46479 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Swoopy singletrack down to the Whirlpool - where the water in the brook spirals down and goes underground. Stop and check it out where you get closest to the brook.

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 9 miles avg distance
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        Directions to whirlpool trailhead (42.482170, -73.293990)

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        Routes with this trail

        8
        PSF Beginner Loop 1
        ★ 2.0 • 3 miles • 198 ft • 15 • Loop •
        Beginner loop through Pittsfield State Forest "Family Trails" ...there are many options to add to this or...
        17
        Full Pittsfield State Forest Tour
        20 miles • 3,346 ft • 15 •
        For those new to Pittsfield state forest who are fit and want to see all that PSF has to offer this route...
        5
        Snoopy Loop 2022
        6 miles • 416 ft • 7 • Loop •
        Located in the Pittsfield State Forest Family Trails, the Snoopy Loop is a great 5.70 mile route.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Whirlpool

        ▼ Where is Whirlpool located?
        Whirlpool is located in Pittsfield State Forest, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.48217, -73.29399.
        ▼ How hard is Whirlpool?
        Whirlpool is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whirlpool?
        Whirlpool has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,148 ft to 1,184 ft.
        ▼ Is Whirlpool a point to point trail?
        Whirlpool is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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