Ware River Rail Trail (MA)

Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

25.6 miles (41.3 km) · 580 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	25.6 mi (41.3 km)
Elevation gain	580 ft (177 m)
Average gain	23 ft per mile (4 m per km)
Longest climb	13.7 mi, 302 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	5.3%
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	1.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	55%
Mild uphill	22%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Ware River Rail Trail (MA)

How much elevation gain does Ware River Rail Trail (MA) have?

Ware River Rail Trail (MA) has 580 ft (177 m) of elevation gain over 25.6 miles (41.3 km). That averages 23 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ware River Rail Trail (MA)?

The difficulty score for Ware River Rail Trail (MA) is 1.3 of 100. That is harder than 16.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ware River Rail Trail (MA)?

The longest climb on Ware River Rail Trail (MA) runs 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and gains 302 ft (92 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 5.3%.