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      Guilford 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 Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Winter Fat Biking, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and flowy. Scenery includes ridgelines, views and meadows. Common trail features include rock gardens, bridges and rock slabs. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Westwoods, Timberland Preserve and East River Preserve.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 21, 2025

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      171
      Trails Mountain Bike
      147
      Trails Gravel Bike
      43
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      1
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      20
      Trails Horse
      29
      Trails Hike
      168
      Trails Trail Running
      168
      Trails Snowshoe
      16
      Trails Nordic Ski
      14
      Total Distance
      79 miles
      Total Descent
      8,023 ft
      Total Vertical
      714 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      716 ft
      Reports
      213
      Photos
      92
      Completed Counter
      7,224
      Sub Regions

      Popular Guilford Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 646 ft • 49 ft • 151 •
      Loose rock and moss-covered rock shelves make for sketchy westbound ascending and eastbound descending
      • 95 ★ 5.0 • 4,682 ft • 63 ft • 147 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 63 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,138 ft • 47 ft • 136 •
      The Green Circle trail is a moderate trail branching off of the Blue Square. This section has a moderate hill with some roots and rocks.
      • 95 ★ 5.0 • 3,619 ft • 34 ft • 131 •
      Super fun flowy trail. Starts with some wide double track and turns into a fun and narrow downhill. There are a ton of little drops on the trail, and some super fun side features to explore and session.
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 276 ft • 17 ft • 110 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 17 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 1.0 • 1,545 ft • 44 ft • 104 •
      Unmarked connector trail that connects the Red Rectangle trail and Three Corners Road. Several challenging climbs.
      • 85 ★ 0.0 • 4,157 ft • 126 ft • 103 •
      A very difficult up and down trial that challenges your skills as a biker and will really challenge you.
      • 85 ★ 0.0 • 128 ft • 7 ft • 99 •
      Connects the White Circle and Orange Circle Trails. Offers easier access via Orange trail from Lost Lake Overlook.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Guilford Mountain Bike Routes

      9 miles • 1,076 ft • 9 • Loop •
      Will report back on this. Just trying to create a long loop for Babez and the wild creatures
      4 miles • 137 ft • 14 • Point to Point •
      The New England National Scenic Trail southern trailhead. Primarily road walk. Starts at Long Island...
      7 miles • 576 ft • 0 • Loop •
      Flowy puncuated by steep climbs rock gardens and difficult stream crossings.

      Photos of Guilford Mountain Bike

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      Recent Comments

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      And15673trailViolet CircleTrail is very rock heavy and technical.
      Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:37am
      Jun 14, 2026
      o3qa8MtrailGreen RectangleHad to get off lots due to big obstacles
      Aug 3, 2025 @ 7:34am
      Aug 3, 2025
      GenemaltrailMiddle Orange CircleHorrible trail, overgrown and un-ridable in...
      Aug 21, 2023 @ 1:53pm
      Aug 21, 2023
      nhoffman1989trailGreen RectangleIntermittently rideable. Swampy sections and...
      Jun 10, 2023 @ 7:38am
      Jun 10, 2023
      Indurdenwetrust1trailYellow CircleIf you start at the very beginning of this...
      Oct 12, 2022 @ 4:51pm
      Oct 12, 2022

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike14765 miles6,804 ft25 miles712 ft
      #3,210#274721337,803
      Gravel Bike4313 miles538 ft4 miles486 ft
      #2,592#522
      Adaptive Bike1892 ft26 ft
      #7,954#58
      Winter Fat Bike2014 miles1,565 ft6 miles210 ft
      #2,331#747
      Horse298 miles650 ft3 miles469 ft
      #2,617#163
      Hike16878 miles7,959 ft29 miles715 ft
      #606#4452131750
      Trail Running16878 miles7,959 ft29 miles715 ft
      #2,243#6213803
      Snowshoe165 miles430 ft2 miles397 ft
      #1,414#358
      Nordic Ski144 miles364 ft1 mile394 ft
      #1,630#305

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Guilford?
      Guilford has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Guilford?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Guilford are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Guilford?
      There are 26 parking locations listed in Guilford. 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 Guilford?
      The longest trail in Guilford is Mattabesett / NET sec CT 9 (Bluff Head) at 4.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Guilford?
      ▼ How many trails are in Guilford?
      Guilford has a total of 171 trails. Of those, 147 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Guilford to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Guilford?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Guilford is Mattabesett / NET sec CT 9 (Bluff Head) with 772 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Guilford?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Guilford is Mattabesett / NET sec CT 9 (Bluff Head) with 691 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Guilford?
      Guilford supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Guilford?
      The following bike services are available in Guilford:
      • Bike Shop (1)
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Guilford directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Guilford?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Guilford is Bridle Path with an average grade of 8.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Guilford?
      Yes, there are 7 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Guilford. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Guilford?
      The overall region status for Guilford is Clear / Green. Out of 71 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 61
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 4
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Guilford?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Guilford?
      The highest summit in Guilford is Puig de la Cau at 2,677 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the top sights to see in Guilford?
      There are 2 notable sights in Guilford. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Guilford.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Guilford?
      The most popular Strava segments in Guilford are:
      • Soundview to Boston Ter. (3,610 athletes)
      • water tower sprint (2,651 athletes)
      • Clapboard Hill (951 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Guilford.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Guilford?
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Guilford?
      Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Guilford. View all adaptive trails in Guilford for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Guilford?
      There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Guilford directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Guilford?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Guilford?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Guilford are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Guilford.
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