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3,114 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:10:55
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
105 ft
Altitude min
161 ft
Altitude max
145 ft
Altitude start
105 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
820 ft
Distance climb
2,198 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:10:55
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Mongrel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dogtown
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #163523 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65755 in Trail Running
    • #61115 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

In a word, this trail is punchy. Be ready to come around a corner and hit a rock feature or steep, short climbs.
You'll find challenging terrain and features on this trail.
The northern intersection with To the Whale is right at a creek, it can be easily missed it if the leaves are down.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mongrel

        ▼ Where is Mongrel located?
        Mongrel is located in Dogtown, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Dogtown trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.65453, -70.65075.
        ▼ How hard is Mongrel?
        Mongrel is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mongrel?
        Mongrel has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 105 ft to 161 ft.
        ▼ Is Mongrel a point to point trail?
        Mongrel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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