McKenna Marsh Trail
- 0.2 mi
- round trip
- 2 ft
- climb
- Singletrack
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- Apr, Jun–Oct
- best months
McKenna Marsh Trail is a short, flat singletrack ride in Massachusetts, set within McKenna Marsh Conservation Area. The trail is an out-and-back that runs about 0.3 miles in total, with a negligible 2 feet of climb and descent. Its brief length makes it an easy option for riders looking to sample natural surface riding or a quick warm-up before tackling longer routes. The trail passes through wetland terrain, which sets it apart from more traditional trail environments. The soft, organic ground here works well for building confidence on singletrack, and the compact distance suits riders of all experience levels. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hingham show July highs around 83°F with lows near 63°F, and September still reaches about 74°F. Twin Pond Trail is about 4 miles away for hiking, and the House Rock climbing area is about 4 miles off. Paddlers can head to the Great River Race, roughly 6 miles from the trail.
Local outfitters
- RideAway Adventures46 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Twin Pond TrailHiking3.9 mi
- House RockRock climbing4 mi
- Whitney Spur Rail Trail AreaRock climbing4.2 mi
- Elephant Man BoulderRock climbing4.2 mi
- Thompson Pond TrailHiking4.3 mi
- Great Pond TrailHiking4.6 mi
- Great River RaceCanoeing5.7 mi
Indian Head RiverCanoeingPhoto: 0x0077BE, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)6.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- McKenna Marsh TrailMountain biking · Next door
- McKenna Marsh TrailMountain biking · Next door
- McKenna Marsh TrailMountain biking · Next door
- McKenna Marsh TrailMountain biking · Next door
- McKenna Marsh TrailMountain biking · Next door
- McKenna Marsh TrailMountain biking · Next door
- McKenna Marsh TrailMountain biking · Next door
- McKenna Marsh TrailMountain biking · Next door
- McKenna Marsh TrailMountain biking · Next door
- McKenna Marsh TrailMountain biking · ~1 min drive
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.
Jan
38° / 22°
13 wet
Feb
40° / 23°
11 wet
Mar
47° / 29°
12 wet
Apr
58° / 38°
12 wet
May
68° / 48°
13 wet
Jun
77° / 57°
11 wet
Jul
83° / 63°
10 wet
Aug
82° / 62°
9 wet
Sep
74° / 55°
9 wet
Oct
63° / 44°
11 wet
Nov
52° / 35°
11 wet
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.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors