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2,569 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:09:41
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
139 ft
Altitude min
178 ft
Altitude max
178 ft
Altitude start
167 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-7.5%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
764 ft
Distance climb
1,654 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:09:41
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Tarr Trail A Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dogtown
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #185888 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60828 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

From the North, it is pretty flat and cruisy, with few rock obstacles. As you continue South it gets more technical and challenging.
This trail is easy to follow due to constant blazes.
The northern half of the trail is far easier than the southern half, so they have been split up.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tarr Trail A

        ▼ Where is Tarr Trail A located?
        Tarr Trail A is located in Dogtown, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Dogtown trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.64937, -70.64258.
        ▼ How hard is Tarr Trail A?
        Tarr Trail A is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tarr Trail A?
        Tarr Trail A has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 139 ft to 178 ft.
        ▼ Is Tarr Trail A a point to point trail?
        Tarr Trail A is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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