Massachusetts · Mountain biking

The Berm

1.1 mi
round trip
420 ft
climb
Mixed
surface
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

The Berm is a mountain biking route in Massachusetts, about 2 miles from the town of Old City. It is a short, out-and-back ride of roughly 2 miles, with a total climb of about 420 feet and a steepest stretch of about 10% at around 0.8 miles in. The route starts and ends near 655 feet, with a high point of about 656 feet. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fitchburg show highs around 67°F in May and 73°F in September, with July peaking near 81°F. Several other mountain biking routes sit close by. No Name is about 0.4 miles away and Wares Waldo West is about 0.7 miles away. Friends Loop Trail (Orange) and Trilogy East - Northeast Singletrack are both about 1.9 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit The Berm

    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

      34° / 15°

    2. Feb

      35° / 14°

    3. Mar

      44° / 23°

    4. Apr

      57° / 35°

    5. May

      67° / 46°

    6. Jun

      76° / 55°

    7. Jul

      81° / 61°

    8. Aug

      79° / 59°

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

    10. Oct

      60° / 39°

    11. Nov

      48° / 31°

    12. Dec

      37° / 21°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fitchburg Coop, MA, 2 mi away at 665 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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