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      Andover 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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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 25, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      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

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      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.

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      Andover Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 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...
      5 miles • 256 ft • 13 • Point to Point •
      This is the Harold Parker Section only of the Bay Circuit Trail
      ★ 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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      Videos of Andover Mountain Bike

      Trail 18 on Mt. Killington
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      6:01 | 193 | Sep 2, 2014
      Slashing trail 2
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      0:34 | 101 | Jun 3, 2013
      Harold Parker & Boston Hill
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      9:11 | 463 | Nov 21, 2022 , Andover
      Mountain Biking at the Merrimack River Trail -...
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      8:10 | 737 | May 15, 2020 , Andover
      Mountain Biking Harold Parker State Forest |...
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      3:23 | 1584 | Aug 28, 2018

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      Recent Comments

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      TseiferttrailBay Circuit Trail (North)Party On Nate! 🤙
      Aug 4, 2026 @ 7:09pm
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      Aug 23, 2024 @ 9:29am
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      NERydertrailDelano Pond EastThis trail is a shallow pond for days after it...
      Jun 2, 2024 @ 6:15am
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      dukeblastertrailBCT - Indian Ridge TrailTrail doesn't have many features (mostly loose...
      Sep 6, 2023 @ 10:16am
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      dukeblastertrailBaker's Meadow TrailNothing too interesting for mountain bike...
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      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike320114 miles9,967 ft43 miles367 ft
      #271#52381,4653535,871
      E-Bike277 miles994 ft4 miles262 ft
      #7,099#8641,1281337
      Gravel Bike8438 miles2,277 ft14 miles325 ft
      #1,614#1090204
      Winter Fat Bike226 miles344 ft2 miles115 ft
      #1,464#11544
      Horse11,499 ft82 ft702 ft85 ft
      22938
      Hike337118 miles10,157 ft44 miles367 ft
      #1,124#1421,45762,145
      Trail Running337118 miles10,157 ft44 miles367 ft
      #825#1011,45752,724
      Snowshoe82 miles115 ft4,163 ft89 ft
      #519#3377131
      Nordic Ski72 miles89 ft3,547 ft89 ft
      #1,573#64792

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Andover?
      Andover has 10 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Andover?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Andover are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Andover?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Andover?
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Andover?
      The following bike services are available in Andover:
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Andover directory for details.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Andover?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Andover:
      • Ideal: 4 trails
      Check the Andover trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Andover?
      ▼ 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)
      View all Strava segments in Andover.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Andover?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Andover?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Andover are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Andover.
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