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2,677 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:05:06
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
179 ft
Altitude min
197 ft
Altitude max
187 ft
Altitude start
190 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-5.6%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
463 ft
Distance climb
449 ft
Distance down
1,726 ft
Distance flat
00:05:06
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Witch Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ames Nowell State Park
    Abington, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115467 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89453 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

NEMBA created Witch Trail with lots of technical rock features.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 285 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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        Directions to witch-trail trailhead (42.125820, -70.992140)
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        Ames Nowell SP Witch Trail
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        Routes with this trail

        34
        Total Ames Challenge - Featured
        ★ 4.7 • 11 miles • 574 ft • 61 • Loop •
        EXPERT RIDERS ONLY. Technically challenging route with rock rollers, drops, ledges, TTF. No water. No...
        27
        Tour of Ames
        ★ 1.0 • 7 miles • 428 ft • 28 • Loop •
        A somewhat comprehensive tour of Ames Noell. I tried to make a route that encompassed many trails while...
        31
        C19 Virtual Super8
        6 miles • 355 ft • 52 •
        Starting and ending on Chestnut Street, this hit a lot of the good technical in the park. Some of it is...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Witch Trail

        ▼ Where is Witch Trail located?
        Witch Trail is located in Ames Nowell State Park, Abington, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Ames Nowell State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.12582, -70.99214.
        ▼ How hard is Witch Trail?
        Witch Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Witch Trail?
        Witch Trail has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 179 ft to 197 ft.
        ▼ Is Witch Trail a point to point trail?
        Witch Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Witch Trail?
        Witch Trail is 2,677 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Witch Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Witch Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Witch Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Witch Trail are:
        • May (24 activities)
        • November (22 activities)
        • October (20 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Witch Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Witch Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Witch Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Witch Trail. The trail is 2,677 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Witch Trail?
        Witch Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,204 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,203 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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