The Slot

The Slot is a short, flat mountain biking route in Massachusetts, about 1.7 miles from Beverly Farms. It is an out-and-back ride of roughly 0.2 miles, with no elevation gain or loss, and it is rated moderate. The route sits at a low point of about 57 feet, with a high of about 78 feet. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Beverly show July highs around 80°F and September highs around 72°F, with fewer wet days in late summer and early fall than in spring and winter. Several other mountain biking spots lie within a short distance. Shiftlever is about 0.1 mile away, Tight Trees about 0.2 mile, and Pillow and Swamp Rat each about 0.3 mile. For climbing, the North Shore climbing area is about 7.9 miles away.