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5 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Beginner |
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| Length: 10 miles | Global Rank: #3478 |
| Tread: Doubletrack | Configuration: Lariat |
| Ridden: 18 | Wishlist: 15 |
| 0 trail check-ins | |
| Average Speed: 6.1 mph | Average Time: 1hr 36min |
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Description
This is one of the best rides in Massachusetts! Though very wet in the spring and fall, Bald Hill is a wildlife sanctuary with an incredible trail running around/through/near it. Follow the white markers on the trees for a 10 mile ride or so, but you can get quickly lost if you stray from the beaten path.. like me. Most of the intersections are numbered, which helps. The riding is spectacular, with technical sections (enough to stay interesting); there are wall rides, killer downhills and rolling paths that are well maintained, and scenery that will blow your mind in some places. Tons of wildlife and some nice climbs, too. Two interesting sites include a pair of car chasis that have been all shot up and a rock quary that used to be a Nike missile site (missile testing was done here in WWII). If you live in Massachusetts, you need to ride here! But bring lots of water and some food - a long ride and its easy to get lost.
eastwood on November 7, 2009
Callahan State Park (40%)
Bear Brook (30%)
Land Locked Forest (30%)
Rayburn Trails (30%)
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Description
This is one of the best rides in Massachusetts! Though very wet in the spring and fall, Bald Hill is a wildlife sanctuary with an incredible trail running around/through/near it. Follow the white markers on the trees for a 10 mile ride or so, but you can get quickly lost if you stray from the beaten path.. like me. Most of the intersections are numbered, which helps. The riding is spectacular, with technical sections (enough to stay interesting); there are wall rides, killer downhills and rolling paths that are well maintained, and scenery that will blow your mind in some places. Tons of wildlife and some nice climbs, too. Two interesting sites include a pair of car chasis that have been all shot up and a rock quary that used to be a Nike missile site (missile testing was done here in WWII). If you live in Massachusetts, you need to ride here! But bring lots of water and some food - a long ride and its easy to get lost.
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on November 21, 2005
on November 21, 2005Trail Reviews [Add a review]
eastwood on November 7, 2009
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Review: Had some difficulty following trails at times (leaves all over the place). I'd have to agree with trail maintenance being poor on those marked with green arrows - not sure what trail that is, came across it once I entered the State Forest section. Swamps have taken over some trails. Found very little singletrack, but that can again be due to leaf cover. Didn't find anything technical.
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Review: This trail is great for people who like hiking with thier bike more than riding thier bike. There is little up keep on the actrul trail and it shows. Its a shame because the wild life area is wonderful.
Review: Scenic ride best when dry out..as nearby swamps/marshes easily overflow the bike path. very scenic ride
* Review edited 8/6/2008
* Review edited 8/6/2008
Review: Due to the heavy rains in Mass, this place needs at least a week of drying before it's worth riding. Though some of the singletrack and many of the fire roads are in good shape, a lot of the downhills have been washed out and there is PLENTY of water to cross/sink into.
Review: This is one of the best trails in Massachusetts! Everyone should ride here at least once - beautiful trails, just a great way to kill two hours on a bike. Bring a camera, water, and food - you'll want all of it! Red foxes and beavers are plentiful, as well as the occasional hawk and bald eagle
Similar Trail: Lynn Woods, Blue Hills
Similar Trail: Lynn Woods, Blue Hills
Recommendations
Cutler Park (100%)Callahan State Park (40%)
Bear Brook (30%)
Land Locked Forest (30%)
Rayburn Trails (30%)
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bald hill reservation mountain bike boxford boxford - bald hillMassachusetts Outdoor Lists
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