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      Holyoke trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, Mountain Biking, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Mount Tom State Reservation and East Mountain.
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      Region Details
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      • 12
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      Region Status
      Open as of 19 hours

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      44
      Trails Mountain Bike
      20
      Trails E-Bike
      5
      Trails Gravel Bike
      8
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      43
      Trails Trail Running
      43
      Trails Snowshoe
      25
      Trails Nordic Ski
      25
      Total Distance
      42 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      18 miles
      Total Descent
      6,943 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,075 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,196 ft
      Reports
      12
      Photos
      4
      Completed Counter
      1,997
      Sub Regions

      Popular Holyoke Mountain Biking Trails

      West Cherry Street Climb
      • 70 ★ 0.0 • 1,444 ft • 46 ft • 28 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 46 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      Fraidy Cat
      • 50 ★ 0.0 • 4,869 ft • 145 ft • 22 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      West Cherry Street decent
      • 65 ★ 0.0 • 1,837 ft • 0 ft • 22 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features rock garden. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      Trolley - W Cherry Connector
      • 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,644 ft • 76 ft • 21 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
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      West Cherry Street Cutoff 1
      • 45 ★ 0.0 • 3,143 ft • 11 ft • 17 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 11 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      HOCOCO Express
      • 40 ★ 0.0 • 1,709 ft • 0 ft • 10 •
      Difficult to see the start of the trail, it's easier to see if your on the climb of the west cherry street cutoff but it is near the top of that trail. The trail starts off with a short, punchy, and technical climb then opens up to a...
      Trolley Trail
      • 15 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 112 ft • 9 •
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
      Hellgate Connector Trail
      • 55 ★ 0.0 • 1,509 ft • 0 ft • 6 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 52 rides

      Photos of Holyoke Mountain Bike

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      97 |
      May 16, 2021 @ 8:33am
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      241 |
      Jan 17, 2019 @ 9:42am
      Jan 17, 2019
      hike
      39 |
      Oct 23, 2023 @ 12:09pm
      Oct 23, 2023
      hike
      44 |
      Oct 23, 2023 @ 12:09pm
      Oct 23, 2023

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Whiting Reservoir Road / NET
      Nov 26, 2023 @ 1:04am
      Nov 26, 2023
      		 Ideal Benvelo WMass NEMBA
      Whiting Reservoir Road
      Jul 7, 2023 @ 3:35pm
      Jul 7, 2023
      		 DryJimD1123

      Activity Feed

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2017 miles2,405 ft8 miles978 ft
      		#9,092#2,8672121,538
      E-Bike54 miles633 ft2 miles371 ft
      		#9,769#2,998959
      Gravel Bike87 miles554 ft3 miles978 ft
      		#8,499#2,69742
      Adaptive Bike11,880 ft59 ft1,647 ft62 ft
      		#7,915#2,608
      Hike4340 miles6,742 ft18 miles1,076 ft
      		#5,314#1,8662121,057
      Trail Running4340 miles6,742 ft18 miles1,076 ft
      		#5,185#1,64412726
      Snowshoe2519 miles2,533 ft7 miles1,037 ft
      		#897#428110
      Nordic Ski2519 miles2,533 ft7 miles1,037 ft
      		#1,039#439122

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Holyoke?
      Holyoke has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Holyoke?
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Holyoke?
      There are 8 parking locations listed in Holyoke. 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 Holyoke?
      The longest trail in Holyoke is M&M / NET Sec MA 5 at 4.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Holyoke?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Holyoke?
      ▼ How many trails are in Holyoke?
      Holyoke has a total of 44 trails. Of those, 20 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Holyoke to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Holyoke?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Holyoke is M&M / NET Sec MA 5 with 802 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Holyoke?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Holyoke is M&M / NET Sec MA 5 with 722 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Holyoke?
      Holyoke supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Holyoke?
      The following bike services are available in Holyoke:
      • Bike Shop (2)
      Browse the full Holyoke directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Holyoke?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Holyoke is Hellgate Trail with an average grade of 9.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Holyoke?
      The overall region status for Holyoke is Clear / Green. Out of 5 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 5
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Holyoke?
      Yes, Holyoke supports e-bike riding. There are 1 trails in Holyoke that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Holyoke?
      The most popular Strava segments in Holyoke are:
      • Escape from Whiting St Resevoir (353 athletes)
      • Climb to B-17 Memorial (301 athletes)
      • Mt. Tom (207 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Holyoke.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Holyoke?
      Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Holyoke. View all adaptive trails in Holyoke for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Holyoke?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Holyoke?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Holyoke are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Holyoke.
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