Massachusetts · Mountain biking

McKenna Marsh Trail

0.2 mi
round trip
27 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

McKenna Marsh Trail is a short, 0.32-mile out-and-back mountain biking route in Massachusetts, about half a mile from the town of Liberty Plain. It's a brief ride of 0.16 miles to the turnaround, and the trail loops back the same way. The route sits at roughly 120 feet, with a total climb and descent of about 27 feet each. That makes it an easy warm-up or a quick skills practice for riders of any level. The trail runs through wetland terrain, with a marsh setting that brings boardwalks into play and gentle, low-lying ground that's easier on the legs than steep climbs. It works well for newcomers to mountain biking or as a technical tune-up for more experienced riders. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hingham put July highs around 83°F with lows near 63°F, and September stays mild with highs in the mid-70s. Several other spots lie within about 4 miles. Whitney Thayer Woods and Elephant Man Boulder are climbing areas, Twin Pond Trail is a hike, and Great Pond Trail is another hike.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit McKenna Marsh Trail

    Best months: April and June–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

      38° / 22°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      40° / 23°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 29°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      68° / 48°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 63°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 44°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 35°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 27°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hingham, MA, 3.5 mi away at 35 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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