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SaveAndover trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Snowshoeing and Nordic Skiing. Trails here are often faint trail and flowy. Scenery includes lakes, creeks and beaches. Common trail features include rock slabs, rock gardens and stairs. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Harold Parker State Forest, Ward Reservation and Merrimack River Trail Network.
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- Mountain Bike
320 trails
- E-Bike
27 trails
- Gravel Bike
84 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
22 trails
- Hike
337 trails
- Trail Running
337 trails
- Snowshoe
8 trails
- Nordic Ski
7 trails
Region Details
- 62
- 2
- 82
- 144
- 30
Region Status
Open as of Oct 25, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 344
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 320
- Trails E-Bike
- 27
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 84
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 22
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 337
- Trails Trail Running
- 337
- Trails Snowshoe
- 8
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 7
- Total Distance
- 125 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,468 ft
- Total Vertical
- 368 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 414 ft
- Reports
- 1,469
- Photos
- 252
- Completed Counter
- 95,226
Sub Regions
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Doyle Link
- 1
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Harold Parker State Forest
- 2
- 11
- 102
- 26
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Indian Ridge Reservation
- 8
- 1
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Merrimack River Trail Network
- 7
- 7
- 2
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Nat Smith Reservation
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Purdon Reservation
- 1
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South Street Trails
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Stanley Reservation
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Ward Reservation
- 42
- 22
- 2
Popular Andover Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,617 ft • 24 ft • 1,522 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 24 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,716 ft • 44 ft • 1,377 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 44 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,756 ft • 29 ft • 1,329 •
Technical trail that runs parallel to "Chowdah" aka "Yellow Diamond Trail". Lots of rocks and roots will challenge you from start to finish. A great technical ride that is the essence of HP riding.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 869 ft • 9 ft • 1,268 •
Plenty of rock slabs to ride up or down depending which way you go.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,278 ft • 14 ft • 1,267 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 14 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 747 ft • 25 ft • 1,186 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 25 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 2,103 ft • 46 ft • 1,167 •
This a very fun and flowy trail if you ride West to East, mainly towards the end. It's probably one of the flowiest trails in the park, and even has a tabletop at the end.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,504 ft • 84 ft • 1,095 •
NRT Trail is a "must do" for the discerning Harold Parker explorer. Rock faces at the start, rock gardens at the end.
Andover Mountain Bike Routes
Yellow Diamond Route Featured
★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 245 ft • 6 • Point to Point •
This is a challenging intermediate route suitable for solid intermediate and advanced riders. The trails...
Bay Circuit Trail Featured
5 miles • 256 ft • 13 • Point to Point •
This is the Harold Parker Section only of the Bay Circuit Trail
Wicked Ride of the East Featured
★ 3.3 • 20 miles • 1,218 ft • 0 • Loop •
Wicked Ride of the East Course
★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 886 ft • 25 • Loop •
The 2021 Wicked Ride Hero Route will push your limits and serve up more technical riding than most folks...
★ 5.0 • 31 miles • 1,916 ft • 41 • Loop •
Thirty mile route beginning at the Jenkins lot an touring most all of Harold Parker and Ward Reservation.
★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 606 ft • 14 • Loop •
This is an extremely technical/advanced loop featuring almost all of the most fun+difficult trails at HP....
Photos of Andover Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| bluguy | wishlist | region | activity #106996388 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 5:04am 15 hours |
| Seanbg | vote | route | activity #106993862 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 4:22am 16 hours |
| harleymurphy41 | wishlist | route | activity #106854969 | Oct 30, 2026 @ 4:40am 3 days |
| MichaelcbKLZV | wishlist | route | activity #106818922 | Oct 29, 2026 @ 11:48am Oct 29, 2026 |
| ecibis | wishlist | route | activity #106773705 | Oct 28, 2026 @ 3:39pm Oct 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Party On Nate! 🤙 | Aug 4, 2026 @ 7:09pm Aug 4, 2026 | ||
| report | H Ooo O ok o | Aug 23, 2024 @ 9:29am Aug 23, 2024 | ||
| trail | This trail is a shallow pond for days after it... | Jun 2, 2024 @ 6:15am Jun 2, 2024 | ||
| trail | Trail doesn't have many features (mostly loose... | Sep 6, 2023 @ 10:16am Sep 6, 2023 | ||
| trail | Nothing too interesting for mountain bike... | Sep 6, 2023 @ 10:13am Sep 6, 2023 |
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Completionist0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 320 | 114 miles | 9,967 ft | 43 miles | 367 ft | #271 | #5 | 238 | 1,465 | 35 | 35,871 | |
| E-Bike | 27 | 7 miles | 994 ft | 4 miles | 262 ft | #7,099 | #86 | 4 | 1,128 | 1 | 337 | |
| Gravel Bike | 84 | 38 miles | 2,277 ft | 14 miles | 325 ft | #1,614 | #10 | 90 | 204 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 22 | 6 miles | 344 ft | 2 miles | 115 ft | #1,464 | #11 | 5 | 44 | |||
| Horse | 1 | 1,499 ft | 82 ft | 702 ft | 85 ft | 229 | 38 | |||||
| Hike | 337 | 118 miles | 10,157 ft | 44 miles | 367 ft | #1,124 | #14 | 2 | 1,457 | 6 | 2,145 | |
| Trail Running | 337 | 118 miles | 10,157 ft | 44 miles | 367 ft | #825 | #10 | 1 | 1,457 | 5 | 2,724 | |
| Snowshoe | 8 | 2 miles | 115 ft | 4,163 ft | 89 ft | #519 | #33 | 7 | 7 | 131 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 7 | 2 miles | 89 ft | 3,547 ft | 89 ft | #1,573 | #64 | 7 | 92 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Andover?
Andover has 10 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Andover?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Andover are:
- School Days (4.4/5)
- Crossroads East (4.3/5)
- Yellow Diamond Trail South (4.3/5)
- Exit to Boston Hill CR (4.2/5)
- Terry Trail South (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Andover?
There are 17 parking locations listed in Andover. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Andover?
The longest trail in Andover is Merrimack River Trail at 3.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Andover?
The best hiking trails in Andover are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Andover?
The best trail running trails in Andover are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Andover?
Andover has a total of 344 trails. Of those, 320 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Andover to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Andover?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Andover is Lock & Load with 217 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Andover?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Andover is Bay Circuit Trail (BCT) with 190 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Andover?
Andover supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Andover?
The following bike services are available in Andover:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Andover?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Andover is Too Steep with an average grade of 15.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Andover?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Andover. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Andover?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Andover. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Andover?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Andover are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Andover?
The overall region status for Andover is Clear / Green. Out of 215 trails:
- Clear / Green: 180
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 18
- Significant Issue / Amber: 17
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What are the trail conditions in Andover?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Andover:
- Ideal: 4 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Andover?
Yes, Andover supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Andover that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Andover?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Andover are: View all mountain biking routes in Andover.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Andover?
The most popular Strava segments in Andover are:
- Jenkin's Rollers (4,131 athletes)
- Middleton Rd - Jenkins to Harold Parker (3,882 athletes)
- Ephoto finish (2,466 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Andover?
There are 47 technical trail features (TTFs) in Andover. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Andover.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Andover?
Andover supports adaptive biking as an activity type, but individual trail accessibility details may vary. View all adaptive trails in Andover for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Andover?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Andover directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Andover?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Andover are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Andover?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Andover are:
- Field Pond North (4/5)
- Healthy Heart Parking Trail (4/5)
- Stearns Pond Cutoff (3/5)
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