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Belmont Conservation Mountain Bike Trail
Belmont, Massachusetts
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
14 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 1/10/12 by Fitch |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 10 miles | Global Rank: #1841 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Other |
| Ridden: 16 | Wishlist: 10 |
| Avg. Speed: 7.11 mph | Avg. Time: 0hr 58min |
 1 trail check-ins |
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Description: A varied amount of single and double track await you here, ranging from rooty and rocky to smooth and buff passages. Lots of small climbs and descents, though the trails aren't particularly marked. Across from Mill Street is an entrance leading to another 2-3 miles of singletrack, while going in deeper can connect you to the Western Greenway project.
Description: A varied amount of single and double track await you here, ranging from rooty and rocky to smooth and buff passages. Lots of small climbs and descents, though the trails aren't particularly marked. Across from Mill Street is an entrance leading to another 2-3 miles of singletrack, while going in deeper can connect you to the Western Greenway project.
added on April 21, 2006 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by Fitch on January 10, 2012
Someone's been building up some pretty stiff MTB jumps across from Metfern Cemetery - definitely made for air!
reviewed by eastwood on January 2, 2012
Trails have been maintained and cleared well... much more than what I remembered, which is awesome!! The McLean side has been organized, but came across bike banned trails on that side. Found my way along the Western Greenway down to Trapelo Rd. which was a nice little ride.... looks like there is more to explore there! There was singletrack crossing the Western Greenway, so the possibility for some good miles seems to be available.
reviewed by Fitch on April 8, 2011
Rock Meadow handled the winter very well - everything is clear and dry, albeit a few small muddy spots on some lower turns. Ride on!
reviewed by Fitch on May 28, 2010
More new boardwalk construction from NEMBA leading towards Lot 1 is done, as well as new singletrack on the Rock Meadow side. There are talks about going in and blazing some of the trails for a more defined loop.
Similar Trail: Fells
reviewed by Fitch on February 25, 2010
Rock Meadow is staying pretty icy and snowy right now; get there before the sun and you can get in some fun winter riding, albeit there are a few stretches of long ice to battle with.
reviewed by Fitch on November 12, 2009
NEMBA trail work has expanded this network quite a bit. If you ride through the fire roads and single track to the road connecting Pleasant Street and Trapelo, go behind the old Admin building and through the fence. Bear right by the markers in the neighborhood and into the woods -- from there, you can use the trails to get towards Lot 1 in Waltham now.
* Review edited 5/28/2010
reviewed by Fitch on May 5, 2009
The Rock Meadow side of the area has gotten a lot more MTB attention, and it's a good thing. The single track has become more developed. Take a left right after the bridge into the woods and a right at the next bridge. When it comes out on the double track, go straight across on the single. It's still a network, but it can lead to some nice fun, fast trails.
Similar Trail: Needham Town Forest
reviewed by eastwood on March 14, 2009
First trail riding since... high school!! Loved it. I did park over at Shaw's and climed the hill - which was over run partialy by a stream. Great to be on the trails again. Got to explore some, will certainly be back to explore more. Some up and downs in the McLean section, nice riding over at Rock Meadow. Also explored Conservation Area across Concrod Ave (quick left after water tower into open field, bear right to street) I did notice one trail with no biking, and exiting the area from another side they did post no bikes - so may not be a good idea to explore. Came back to the field and followed singletrack downhill to cross Mill street to Meadow Rock. Nice opportunity for singletrack throughout. * Review edited 3/14/2009
* Review edited 4/15/2009
reviewed by Fitch on July 28, 2008
There's a sign on Mill Street now that reads "ROCK MEADOW - Belmont Conservation." If you park there and then cross the street, there's a small singletrack next to the telephone pole leading uphill. This is a great way to feed into the Waverly Forest section, which is the area behind McLean Hospital.
Similar Trail: Callahan State Park
reviewed by Fitch on June 23, 2008
Trails are in good shape and have been getting some more riding; I keep finding more little singletrack off shoots. The ride is really what you make of it -- there are enough random little trails to keep you entertained, but you never stray too for from the main doubletrack path. I still enjoy this ride in a pinch!
reviewed by kuala_tahan on August 9, 2007
Only got to ride about a mile of the trail because I took a wicked long route getting there, but it had some fun singletrack and a little bridge I almost fell off of, which is always a good time. Going to explore more next time (this weekend?)
reviewed by Fitch on April 17, 2007
This land has changed dramatically; you can no longer use the entrance behind Shaw's to get to the singletrack, as most of it has been closed off from developement. You now need to drive up onto Mill Street (about 1/2 mile past Shaw's) and pull down into the tiny parking lot for the Belmont Wildlife area. Bike QUIETLY and CALMLY through that area, going left, towards the back left corner. When you come across a stream with a wooden bridge, cross the bridge and THEN enjoy the trails as you normally would.
reviewed by Fitch on April 29, 2006
If you keep heading further into the woods from the Wildlife Reserve, you'll find some STEEP climbs and some logging roads covered in stone dirt. There's some fun singletracks in this area. Also, keep your eyes skywards -- TONS OF HAWKS!
reviewed by Fitch on April 21, 2006
Lots of good singletrack to be found, and you can't get lost - explore to your heart's content! The way back is great downhill; looks like they're slowly developing some of the land between the sanctuary and the water tower, so get your riding in!
Similar Trail: Blue Hills, Lynn Woods, Callahan State Park
