Massachusetts · Mountain biking

Missing Persons

1.1 mi
round trip
302 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Missing Persons is a mountain biking route in western Massachusetts, about 1.6 miles from the town of Aldrich Mills. It is a short, moderate out-and-back ride of about 2.3 miles, with a total elevation gain of 302 feet and a high point of 526 feet. The climb starts gently, with the steepest stretch at about 0.1 mile in, and the route returns to the starting elevation of 444 feet. The most comfortable months for riding are late spring through early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Belchertown weather station show June highs around 77°F and September highs around 73°F, with July the warmest at about 82°F. Several other mountain biking routes sit close by. Far East is about 0.1 mile away and Lost & Found about 0.2 mile. Far Side is about 0.4 mile off, and the Twister hike is about 0.5 mile away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Missing Persons

    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

      33° / 15°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 15°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 24°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 34°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 54°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 58°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 40°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 31°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 22°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Belchertown, MA, 8.2 mi away at 550 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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