Lynn Woods, Lynn, Massachusetts >

Bike magazine's 2009 Best technical Trail

Described by many as the East Coast's answer to Moab, this technical wonderland is rapidly becoming the best friend of Boston area bike shops. While the boulder-ridden maze of trails in the northern reaches of the Lynn Woods Reservation was once considered manageable on a 4-inch cross-country bike, in recent years it has gained a reputation as one of New England's most explosive minefields of drivetrain-devouring granite slabs, slick roots and rock infested runouts.

The main lines were formerly known as the Bow Ridge trail, but in recent years housing developments have encroached on the area north of Walden Pond (not to be confused with the pond immortalized by Henry David Thoreau, which is located west of here), making riding an out-and-back affair filled with sharp detours up and over granite boulders—leading many riders to choose full-face helmets, armor and bikes with at least 6 inches of travel. And more travel means more aggressive line choices—riders who previously carved lines around rocks are now riding straight over boulders and seeking drops and gaps. The terrain makes for a veritable playground, with drops ranging from 3 to 20 feet, gaps, wall rides and some blistering-fast downhills.

Though other sections of Lynn Woods south of Walden Pond are covered in XC trails and fire roads, the massive "Boneyard" mural best sums up the granite-filled battle zone to the north. Painted on the side of a cliff, the mural depicts hundreds of skulls and bones and carries the message: "Take the knowledge that you will someday be these bones and enjoy now all that is precious." The Lynn Woods Reservation—precious, indeed.

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TRAIL FACTS >
The Trail Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Trail Type: Freeride Length: 9 miles Elevation Gain: 3,000 feet Elevation Loss: 3,000 feet	Get the Flash Player to see this player.
Location Trail Name : Lynn Woods City(s) : Lynn County : Essex County State : Massachusetts Country : USA Trail GPS Cords : LynnWoods.gpx	Get the Flash Player to see this player.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE >
Directions Many trails are accessed parking at the Naked Fish Restaurant 215 Broadway Lynnfield, MA 01940 (781) 586-8300 www.nakedfish.com Places to Eat Kowloons 948 Broadway Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-0077 www.kowloonrestaurant.com Old Spot 121 Essex St Salem, MA 01970 (978) 745-5656 www.theoldspot.com Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex St Salem, MA 01970 (978) 740-8882 www.gulu-gulu.com	Places to Stay Days Inn-Saugus‎ 999 Broadway Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-1800 www.daysinn.com Local Bike Shops North Shore Cycle 251 Western Ave. Lynn, MA 01904 (781) 581-2700 www.nscycles.com Salem Cycle 72 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 741-2222 www.salemcycle.com

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ICHABOD's Skull and Bones Mural...where is it EXACTLY?

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