more stats
2,159 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:03:29
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
00:03:29
Avg time

Whirlpool Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pittsfield State Forest
    Pittsfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41600 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13095 in E-Biking
    • #85718 in Trail Running
    • #122479 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #491 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #40 in E-Biking
    • #2,233 in Trail Running
    • #4,913 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 499 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
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      Directions to whirlpool trailhead (42.482170, -73.293990)
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      mtb
      237 |
      Feb 22, 2019 @ 1:41pm
      Feb 22, 2019
      hike
      145 |
      Dec 20, 2020 @ 10:29am
      Dec 20, 2020

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      Routes with this trail

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      Full Pittsfield State Forest Tour
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      8
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      ★ 2.0 • 3 miles • 198 ft • 15 • Loop •
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      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.
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      4 ★
      3 ★ 20%
      2 ★ 20%
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Whirlpool?
      Whirlpool is 2,159 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whirlpool?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Whirlpool. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Whirlpool? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whirlpool are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Whirlpool?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Whirlpool. The trail is 2,159 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Whirlpool?
      Whirlpool is a very popular trail. There have been 3,056 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,373 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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