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SaveBear Hill is a decently sized network with a variety of trail difficulties. The majority of the trails are intermediate technical singletrack or wider doubletrack/carriage roads, with a few higher difficulty trails as well. The region encompasses two main hills, Bear Hill and Millstone Hill, one of which is home to the MIT Haystack Observatory. On the far side of the observatory is the trail Hell's Gate, one of the most difficult trails in the local area.
There are many entrances to the trail network, but only some have areas to park. The primary entrance is at the end of Cow Pond Brook Rd (Near the soccer fields).
There are many entrances to the trail network, but only some have areas to park. The primary entrance is at the end of Cow Pond Brook Rd (Near the soccer fields).
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
google parking directions Access Info:
Parking and entrances at the end of Wilson Way, Cow Pond Brook Road, and Bridge Street.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
37 trails
- Hike
35 trails
- Trail Running
35 trails
- Snowshoe
8 trails
- Nordic Ski
8 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 10
- 22
- 2
Region Status
Open as of 2 days
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 37
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 37
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 35
- Trails Trail Running
- 35
- Trails Snowshoe
- 8
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 8
- Total Distance
- 17 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,719 ft
- Total Vertical
- 223 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 410 ft
- Reports
- 79
- Photos
- 6
- Completed Counter
- 2,112
Popular Bear Hill Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 2.5 • 2,323 ft • 22 ft • 223 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 22 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 3,320 ft • 53 ft • 126 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 53 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,500 ft • 53 ft • 116 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,595 ft • 5 ft • 88 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 5 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 922 ft • 0 ft • 82 •
Trail on top of the old berms that were made as part of the quarry.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,125 ft • 58 ft • 82 •
This single track heads up to the quarry from Rd. without taking dirt roads
Bear Hill Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Bear Hill Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack | Sep 16, 2026 @ 7:54pm (America/New_York) 2 days | Very Dry | pandu | Overgrown vegetation |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pandu | add | report | activity #103950822 and 1 more | Sep 16, 2026 @ 4:55pm 2 days |
| Bpagsmtb | wishlist | region | activity #103405151 | Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:49am Sep 9, 2026 |
| dviratis | wishlist | region | activity #103253994 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 6:21am Sep 7, 2026 |
| Dtrunfio | ridden | trail | activity #100622181 | Aug 2, 2026 @ 5:33pm Aug 2, 2026 |
| kwd42 | add | report | activity #94535174 and 6 more | May 11, 2026 @ 7:33pm May 11, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Love the nice long stretch of slab riding at... | Sep 20, 2025 @ 4:25pm Sep 20, 2025 | ||
| trail | With a consistent parade of smaller rock... | Sep 20, 2025 @ 4:23pm Sep 20, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton Plantation | 12 | 13 | 2 | 1.2 km | |
| Elbow Meadow | 2 | 1 | 1.3 km | ||
| Skitapet Conservation Land | 7 | 2 | 1.9 km | ||
| Picking Conservation Land East | 1 | 2 km | |||
| The Promised Land | 2.2 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 37 | 17 miles | 1,719 ft | 7 miles | 223 ft | #8,429 | #3,260 | 6 | 79 | 1 | 925 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 1,440 ft | 26 ft | 679 ft | 26 ft | 72 | 20 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 4 miles | 171 ft | 2 miles | 217 ft | 4 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1,506 ft | 16 ft | 302 ft | 62 ft | |||||||
| Hike | 35 | 16 miles | 1,683 ft | 7 miles | 223 ft | #9,522 | #3,573 | 79 | 1 | 88 | ||
| Trail Running | 35 | 16 miles | 1,683 ft | 7 miles | 223 ft | #8,907 | #3,105 | 79 | 16 | |||
| Snowshoe | 8 | 4 miles | 512 ft | 2 miles | 194 ft | #1,342 | #702 | 2 | 23 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 8 | 4 miles | 512 ft | 2 miles | 194 ft | #2,363 | #1,246 | 2 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Bear Hill?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Bear Hill are:
- Wyoming Trail (4.2/5)
- Shake n' Bake (4.1/5)
- Wyoming Rollers (4.1/5)
- Swamped (4.1/5)
- Bazinga (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Bear Hill?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Bear Hill are:
- May (37 activities)
- August (25 activities)
- April (23 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Bear Hill?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Bear Hill. 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 Bear Hill?
The longest trail in Bear Hill is Beaver Crossing at 1.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Bear Hill?
The best hiking trails in Bear Hill are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Bear Hill?
The best trail running trails in Bear Hill are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Bear Hill?
Bear Hill has a total of 37 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Bear Hill to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bear Hill?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Bear Hill is Quarry Loop with 154 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Bear Hill?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Bear Hill is Beaver Crossing with 191 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Bear Hill?
Bear Hill supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Bear Hill?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Bear Hill is Big Ups with an average grade of 6.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Bear Hill?
The overall region status for Bear Hill is Clear / Green. Out of 27 trails:
- Clear / Green: 24
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Bear Hill?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Bear Hill:
- Ideal: 1 trail
- Very Dry: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Bear Hill?
There are 1 trails in Bear Hill 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 Bear Hill?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Bear Hill are: View all mountain biking routes in Bear Hill.
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What type of bike is most common in Bear Hill?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Bear Hill are:
- AM (35 activities)
- Trials (11 activities)
- XC (3 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Bear Hill?
The most popular Strava segments in Bear Hill are:
- Sprint to Cow Pond Bridge (360 athletes)
- Roger's 30-pack Challenge (326 athletes)
- Escker S to N (261 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Bear Hill?
There are 4 technical trail features (TTFs) in Bear Hill. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Bear Hill.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Bear Hill?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Bear Hill are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Bear Hill?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Bear Hill are:
- Bridge Street (0/5)
- Cow Pond Brook West (2.5/5)
- Gamlin Esker (0/5)
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