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4,140 ft
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:26:35
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
153 ft
Altitude min
213 ft
Altitude max
153 ft
Altitude start
164 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-15.1%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
1,801 ft
Distance climb
1,644 ft
Distance down
696 ft
Distance flat
00:26:35
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Passing Gas Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rocks and Haskell Pond East
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125467 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39960 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Really well-made trail that jumps up and down rocks and big granite slabs. Tons of sharp ups and downs on slabs, some drops, and some exposed sections along small cliff bands.
It can be tricky to find where the trail goes when you hit an exposed granite "summit", so the first time you ride it may involve some route finding.
Very few wet spots or brambles in the trail.
Ride it from North to South for sure.
FYI - this is pushing double black diamond territory with the exertion of the steep slab climbs and the difficult rock maneuvers constantly coming at you throughout the trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 miles average
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  • 15 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 7, 2026
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Jun 5, 2026 @ 9:31am (America/New_York)
2 days
May 10, 2022 @ 11:48am
May 10, 2022
 In perfect condition. All prior reported deadfall have been cleared.
Nov 21, 2021 @ 10:14am
Nov 21, 2021
 Chainsaw worthy tree down maybe 1/4 of the way in from the north end
Aug 8, 2021 @ 5:43am
Aug 8, 2021
 Trail is great but there is a ground wasp/hornet nest about 100 yards in from beginning of trail.I found out the hard way. Ouch!
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on Jun 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to passing-gas trailhead (42.620190, -70.729090)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Passing Gas

        ▼ Where is Passing Gas located?
        Passing Gas is located in Red Rocks and Haskell Pond East, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Red Rocks and Haskell Pond East trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.62019, -70.72909.
        ▼ How hard is Passing Gas?
        Passing Gas is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Passing Gas?
        Passing Gas has 90 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 153 ft to 213 ft.
        ▼ Is Passing Gas a point to point trail?
        Yes, Passing Gas is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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