more stats
449 ft
Distance
-35 ft
Descent
00:00:40
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
63 ft
Altitude min
103 ft
Altitude max
103 ft
Altitude start
62 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:00:40
Avg time

Wormburner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Maple Swamp Conservation Area
    Sandwich, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #173485 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114355 in Trail Running
    • #107954 in Hiking
    • #19011 in Snowshoeing
    • #36178 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,838 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #3,732 in Trail Running
    • #3,966 in Hiking
    • #1,784 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,494 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Town of Sandwich

Wormburner is an expert level, downhill only, switchback trail that provides a more advanced option over the intermediate Blueridge trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 126 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 712 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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on May 18, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wormburner located?
      Wormburner is located in Maple Swamp Conservation Area, Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Maple Swamp Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.715, -70.44099.
      ▼ How hard is Wormburner?
      Wormburner is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wormburner?
      The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 63 ft to 103 ft.
      ▼ Is Wormburner a point to point trail?
      Yes, Wormburner is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wormburner?
      Wormburner is 449 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wormburner?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wormburner. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wormburner?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wormburner are:
      • April (75 activities)
      • May (66 activities)
      • August (61 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Wormburner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wormburner are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wormburner?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Wormburner. The trail is 449 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wormburner?
      Wormburner is a very popular trail. There have been 2,029 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,264 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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