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      Hancock trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include E-Biking, Skiing, Mountain Biking, Hiking and Trail Running. Scenery includes alpine terrain. Common trail features include berms and rock gardens. Many trails are lit for night riding and family friendly. Popular destinations include Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and Shaker Ridge Trails.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 25, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      68
      Trails Mountain Bike
      16
      Trails E-Bike
      66
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      1
      Trails Horse
      1
      Trails Hike
      3
      Trails Trail Running
      3
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Trails Snowmobile
      1
      Trails Snowshoe
      1
      Trails Downhill Ski
      51
      Total Distance
      35 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      26 miles
      Total Descent
      20,314 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,454 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,686 ft
      Reports
      396
      Photos
      9
      Completed Counter
      6,928

      Articles

      Video & Race Report: Eastern States Cup DH Finals - Jiminy Peak, MA
      Oct 29, 2025 from pinkbike.com
      After six months of racing, it's time to crown the 2025 Maxxis ESC Intense Cycles DH series champions.
      Video & Race Report: Eastern States Cup Showdown #1 - Jiminy Peak, MA
      Jun 24, 2025 from pinkbike.com
      This past weekend marked our first Thule Showdown of 2025, and what better place to kick things off than the raw, rugged slopes of Jiminy Peak.
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      Popular Hancock Mountain Biking Trails

      • 65 ★ 4.0 • 617 ft • 0 ft • 159 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 45 ★ 5.0 • 4,104 ft • 0 ft • 138 •
      pretty steep but kinda chill
      • 40 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 123 •
      Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 60 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 123 •
      Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,913 ft • 0 ft • 118 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 50 ★ 5.0 • 2,818 ft • 0 ft • 115 •
      a bit steep
      • 75 ★ 4.0 • 2,507 ft • 0 ft • 92 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 30 ★ 0.0 • 4,711 ft • 2 ft • 83 •
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 19 rides

      Photos of Hancock Mountain Bike

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      Sep 15, 2020 @ 10:56am
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      Sep 26, 2016 @ 1:21pm
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      Jul 19, 2008 @ 2:07pm
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      Videos of Hancock Mountain Bike

      Jiminy ESC crash
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      trail: Jericho
      0:08 | 50 | Jun 28, 2024
      youtuber Jiminy Peak ESC DH #8
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      trail: Jericho
      6:34 | 837 | Oct 1, 2021 , Hancock

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Kpaluskawishlistregionactivity #105061968
      Oct 2, 2026 @ 2:29pm
      2 days
      Smith249riddentrailactivity #104883389 and 2 more
      Sep 29, 2026 @ 6:51pm
      Sep 29, 2026
      johnborwishlistregionactivity #104777365
      Sep 28, 2026 @ 5:59am
      Sep 28, 2026
      nikodemusaddreportactivity #104751565 and 4 more
      Sep 27, 2026 @ 4:48pm
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      nikodemusaddreportactivity #104580163 and 10 more
      Sep 25, 2026 @ 2:54pm
      Sep 25, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      lwfurtneytrailTaconic Skyline TrailIn
      Aug 27, 2025 @ 12:29pm
      Aug 27, 2025
      Hoffman3113420trailJerichoThis trail is Jericho not wild turkey!
      Jul 5, 2021 @ 6:21am
      Jul 5, 2021
      Hoffman3113420trailWild turkeyThis trail is actually wild turkey not Jericho!
      Jul 5, 2021 @ 6:09am
      Jul 5, 2021

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1611 miles8,573 ft10 miles1,142 ft
      #7,208#13193681,083
      E-Bike6624 miles17,552 ft21 miles1,142 ft
      #2,385#48347170
      Winter Fat Bike13 miles830 ft2 miles702 ft
      #5,384#1,762
      Horse111 miles2,119 ft4 miles945 ft
      172
      Hike314 miles2,956 ft6 miles1,047 ft
      #9,709#1843522181
      Trail Running314 miles2,956 ft6 miles1,047 ft
      #9,395#176351312
      ATV/ORV/OHV13 miles830 ft2 miles702 ft
      171
      Snowmobile13 miles830 ft2 miles702 ft
      28
      Snowshoe13 miles830 ft2 miles702 ft
      1638
      Downhill Ski5113 miles9,626 ft12 miles1,115 ft
      #270#31631,404

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Hancock?
      Hancock has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Hancock?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Hancock are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Hancock?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Hancock are:
      • June (40 activities)
      • September (25 activities)
      • July (14 activities)
      Check the Hancock reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Hancock?
      There are 3 parking locations listed in Hancock. 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 Hancock?
      The longest trail in Hancock is Taconic Skyline Trail at 2.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ How many trails are in Hancock?
      Hancock has a total of 68 trails. Of those, 16 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Hancock to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hancock?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Hancock is Taconic Skyline Trail with 471 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Hancock?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Hancock is Trail C with 1,100 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Hancock?
      Hancock supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Skiing.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Hancock?
      The following bike services are available in Hancock:
      • Land Managers (1)
      Browse the full Hancock directory for details.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Hancock?
      The overall region status for Hancock is Clear / Green. Out of 17 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 17
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Hancock?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Hancock:
      • Ideal: 7 trails
      • Variable: 2 trails
      Check the Hancock trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Hancock?
      Yes, Hancock supports e-bike riding. There are 75 trails in Hancock that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Hancock?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Hancock are:
      • AM (29 activities)
      • Fat (8 activities)
      • DH (3 activities)
      Check the Hancock activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Hancock?
      The highest summit in Hancock is Misery Mountain at 2,657 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Hancock?
      The most popular Strava segments in Hancock are:
      • Lower A/B (427 athletes)
      • ESC2022_S1 (371 athletes)
      • ESC2022_S4 (298 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Hancock.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Hancock?
      Hancock supports adaptive biking as an activity type, but individual trail accessibility details may vary. View all adaptive trails in Hancock for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Hancock?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Hancock?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Hancock are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Hancock.
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