Massachusetts · Mountain biking

Green Wave

0.1 mi
round trip
13 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Green Wave is a short, easy mountain biking route in Massachusetts, about 3.5 miles from South Williamstown. The climb is a low-key out-and-back, with a one-way elevation gain of 13 feet over a total distance of 0.22 miles. The route rises from about 1,560 feet to about 1,585 feet, and the steepest point comes early on, at about 5% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 81°F and lows near 57°F, while winter highs stay in the low 30s. The POC Trail and Learning Curves both sit about 0.1 mile away, and The Cirque is about 0.2 mile off. For a change of pace, Shepherds Well Trail lies about 1.4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Green Wave

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / 12°

    2. Feb

      33° / 13°

    3. Mar

      42° / 22°

    4. Apr

      56° / 33°

    5. May

      68° / 43°

    6. Jun

      75° / 52°

    7. Jul

      81° / 57°

    8. Aug

      78° / 55°

    9. Sep

      72° / 49°

    10. Oct

      59° / 39°

    11. Nov

      47° / 29°

    12. Dec

      36° / 20°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pownal 1 Ne, VT, 6.7 mi away at 1,110 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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