Dug Hill Trail

Dug Hill Trail is a short, moderate mountain biking route in Massachusetts, about 2 miles from Manchester-by-the-Sea. The trail is an out-and-back that covers roughly 0.6 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 71 feet. The climb is flat, and the steepest stretch comes early on, at about 0.14 miles in, with a grade of about 3 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Beverly show July highs around 80°F with lows near 60°F, while winter brings highs in the upper 30s and a few snowy days a month from December through February. Several other mountain biking spots sit about 0.4 miles away, including Swamp Rat, Bones and Pillow. Climbers can find the North Shore climbing area about 8.5 miles off.