Shiftlever

Shiftlever is a short, out-and-back mountain biking route in Massachusetts, about a mile from Beverly Farms. The climb is a little over 1.9 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 201 feet, and it is rated hard. The route starts at about 121 feet and reaches a high point of 140 feet before returning to the start. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.78 miles in, with a grade of 6 percent. The most comfortable months for riding are late spring through early fall, when typical averages from a nearby weather station in Beverly run from highs around 66°F in May to about 72°F in September. Winters are cold, with January highs near 37°F and a few snow days each month from December through February. Several other mountain biking spots sit close by. The Slot is about 0.1 mile away, and Tight Trees and Pillow are each about 0.3 mile off. Climbers can find the North Shore climbing area roughly 8 miles away.