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1,519 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:02:18
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
56 ft
Altitude min
87 ft
Altitude max
58 ft
Altitude start
82 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-3.3%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
922 ft
Distance climb
315 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:02:18
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Swamp Chaser Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dogtown
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #204129 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Pretty nice trail with far fewer rocks and roots than the rest of the area. One boggy area that could use some help, but is no problem in the more dry seasons.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 26, 2026
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Apr 4, 2021 @ 3:47pm
Apr 4, 2021
 Wet spots here and there and a spot or two where it's hard to follow but mostly clear/dry
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Swamp Chaser

        ▼ Where is Swamp Chaser located?
        Swamp Chaser is located in Dogtown, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Dogtown trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.63043, -70.65422.
        ▼ How hard is Swamp Chaser?
        Swamp Chaser is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Swamp Chaser?
        Swamp Chaser has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 56 ft to 87 ft.
        ▼ Is Swamp Chaser a point to point trail?
        Swamp Chaser is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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