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SaveGroton 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 in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, E-Biking, Snowshoeing, Adaptive Biking, Nordic Skiing and Snowmobiling. Popular destinations include Groton Town Forest, Wharton Plantation and Groton Hills.
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- Mountain Bike
143 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Gravel Bike
32 trails
- Adaptive Bike
6 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
17 trails
- Hike
142 trails
- Trail Running
142 trails
- Snowmobile
1 trails
- Snowshoe
8 trails
- Nordic Ski
3 trails
Region Details
- 16
- 83
- 40
- 4
Region Status
Caution as of Jul 21, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 143
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 143
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 32
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 17
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 142
- Trails Trail Running
- 142
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 8
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 3
- Total Distance
- 72 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,883 ft
- Total Vertical
- 319 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 512 ft
- Reports
- 297
- Photos
- 39
- Completed Counter
- 11,713
Sub Regions
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Groton Hills
- 17
- 4
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Groton Place/Sabine Woods
- 2
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Groton Town Forest
- 21
- 3
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Sandy Pond Trails
- 2
- 1
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Shepley Hill
- 1
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Skitapet Conservation Land
- 7
- 2
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The Promised Land
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Wharton Plantation
- 12
- 13
- 2
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Williams Barn and Sehaug Woods
- 6
- 5
Popular Groton Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,989 ft • 31 ft • 254 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 31 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 3,940 ft • 79 ft • 254 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features drop, rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1,742 ft • 12 ft • 250 •
It's Secret Squirell! The fast, rippy connector bewteen the Boombox and trails.
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 2 miles • 225 ft • 247 •
A very intense technical trail built in the Wharton Plantation by local riders. No man made or wooden features, but this trail is full of difficult slow-speed rock lines, spines, rollers, and drops. Each feature is its own technical...
• 100 ★ 1.0 • 2,710 ft • 51 ft • 236 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 51 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2,719 ft • 106 ft • 225 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 106 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 3,343 ft • 130 ft • 216 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 130 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1,671 ft • 58 ft • 210 •
Popular green difficulty wilderness trail. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 58 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Groton Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 401 ft • 7 •
Groton Town Forest route covers most of the trail area
★ 1.0 • 12 miles • 1,129 ft • 7 •
Technical ride in Groton, Massachusetts
★ 3.0 • 5 miles • 143 ft • 14 • Loop •
Nothing complicated, avoids the more challenging single track trails in this forest. A simple ride. Parts...
★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 478 ft • 18 • Loop •
Loop going through Wharton Plantation in Groton. Consists of difficult, intermediate, and easy trails.
Photos of Groton Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Bates Land Trail | Jul 21, 2026 @ 7:32pm (America/New_York) Jul 21, 2026 | Unknown | RIDINDIRTYMTB | ||
| Anaconda Trail | Jun 6, 2026 @ 6:38am (America/New_York) Jun 6, 2026 | Dry | kwd42 | ||
| Painted Post Road Connector | Apr 25, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/New_York) Apr 25, 2026 | Ideal | AndrewHally MRTA | ||
| Boulders Trail | Apr 25, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/New_York) Apr 25, 2026 | Ideal | AndrewHally MRTA | ||
| Blood Road Connector | Apr 25, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/New_York) Apr 25, 2026 | Variable | AndrewHally MRTA | ||
| Boombox | Apr 25, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/New_York) Apr 25, 2026 | Ideal | AndrewHally MRTA | ||
| Secret Squirrel | Apr 25, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/New_York) Apr 25, 2026 | Ideal | AndrewHally MRTA | ||
| Sledgehammer | Apr 25, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/New_York) Apr 25, 2026 | Ideal | AndrewHally MRTA | ||
| To The Pond | Apr 25, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/New_York) Apr 25, 2026 | Ideal | AndrewHally MRTA | ||
| Rocky Hill Trail | Oct 6, 2025 @ 9:41am (America/New_York) Oct 6, 2025 | Unknown | Dirtyjumpa |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bigorexia | wishlist | region | activity #104134736 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 9:46am Sep 19, 2026 |
| sdion04 | comment | report | activity #103874079 | Sep 15, 2026 @ 2:49pm Sep 15, 2026 |
| Dr-Bones-McDirt | wishlist | route | activity #103520135 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 8:12pm Sep 10, 2026 |
| Jessicafnk839 | wishlist | trail | activity #103421202 | Sep 9, 2026 @ 10:22am Sep 9, 2026 |
| ChickenDogAlien | ridden | trail | activity #103260592 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 8:03am Sep 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | still running nicely | Sep 15, 2026 @ 2:49pm Sep 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | Closed to bikes. | Aug 31, 2025 @ 12:46pm Aug 31, 2025 | ||
| trail | This trail could really use a bridge… | Sep 23, 2024 @ 10:29am Sep 23, 2024 | ||
| trail | The 1st 1/3 riding N to S I was thinking why... | Aug 14, 2024 @ 7:23pm Aug 14, 2024 | ||
| trail | Nice rock features. slippery when wet. Saw... | Aug 3, 2024 @ 1:59pm Aug 3, 2024 |
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Big Ride 30k1,677 awarded -
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 | 143 | 72 miles | 6,883 ft | 29 miles | 318 ft | #1,298 | #502 | 37 | 297 | 8 | 12,134 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 4 miles | 397 ft | 1 mile | 161 ft | #9,088 | #2,765 | 253 | 229 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 32 | 16 miles | 1,260 ft | 6 miles | 276 ft | #2,524 | #806 | 27 | 56 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 3 miles | 299 ft | 1 mile | 112 ft | #5,630 | #1,526 | 49 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 17 | 7 miles | 614 ft | 2 miles | 213 ft | #2,977 | #753 | 16 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 531 ft | 13 ft | 289 ft | 16 ft | 48 | 8 | |||||
| Hike | 142 | 70 miles | 6,788 ft | 28 miles | 318 ft | #3,174 | #1,139 | 292 | 1 | 520 | ||
| Trail Running | 142 | 70 miles | 6,788 ft | 28 miles | 318 ft | #2,888 | #828 | 292 | 1 | 529 | ||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 4,199 ft | 69 ft | 1,227 ft | 46 ft | #348 | #188 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Snowshoe | 8 | 4 miles | 262 ft | 1 mile | 135 ft | #1,227 | #661 | 2 | 1 | 75 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 3 | 3 miles | 105 ft | 4,626 ft | 121 ft | #1,693 | #864 | 54 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Groton?
Groton has 9 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Groton?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Groton are:
- C8 to F7 (4.3/5)
- E7 (4.2/5)
- Sabine Ave (4.2/5)
- A14 to to Town Forest Rd (4.2/5)
- C4 to C8 (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Groton?
There are 13 parking locations listed in Groton. The most popular parking spots are:
- Martins Pond Road Parking
- Old Dunstable Parking Area
- Old Dunstable Road Parking Area
- GTF Parking
- Parking
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What is the longest trail in Groton?
The longest trail in Groton is Loop Trail at 2.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Groton?
The best hiking trails in Groton are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Groton?
The best trail running trails in Groton are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Groton?
Groton has a total of 143 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Groton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Groton?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Groton is Blood Road with 325 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Groton?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Groton is Sledgehammer with 276 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Groton?
Groton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Groton?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Groton is Shattuck Street Climb with an average grade of 21.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Groton?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Groton are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Groton?
The overall region status for Groton is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 79 trails:
- Clear / Green: 57
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 15
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Groton?
Yes, Groton supports e-bike riding. There are 3 trails in Groton 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 Groton?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Groton are:
- Groton Woods 7.6
- Groton. This place is awesome!! Cept for the swampy parts.
- Groton Town Forest Wide Trails
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Groton?
The most popular Strava segments in Groton are:
- SOB Hill (497 athletes)
- Stixx (466 athletes)
- Dunstable to flat (402 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Groton?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Groton. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 57
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 15
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Groton?
Yes, there are 7 accessible/adaptive trails in Groton. View all adaptive trails in Groton for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Groton?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Groton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Groton?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Groton are:
- C8 to F7 (5/5)
- B1 to B7 (5/5)
- Dead River Swamp Trail (5/5)
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