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SaveIpswich 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 and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Trail Running, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Gravel Biking, Snowshoeing, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and tight and twisty. Scenery includes meadows, lakes and views. Common trail features include bridges, skinnies and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Willowdale State Forest, Bradley Palmer State Park and Appleton Farms.
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- Mountain Bike
228 trails
- Gravel Bike
76 trails
- Adaptive Bike
17 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
46 trails
- Horse
41 trails
- Hike
282 trails
- Trail Running
283 trails
- Snowshoe
64 trails
- Nordic Ski
147 trails
Region Details
- 40
- 121
- 64
- 3
Region Status
Open as of 2 days
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 287
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 228
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 76
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 17
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 46
- Trails Horse
- 41
- Trails Hike
- 282
- Trails Trail Running
- 283
- Trails Snowshoe
- 64
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 147
- Total Distance
- 116 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,659 ft
- Total Vertical
- 238 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 240 ft
- Reports
- 992
- Photos
- 275
- Completed Counter
- 82,651
Sub Regions
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Appleton Farms Grass Rides
- 15
- 2
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Bradley Palmer State Park
- 31
- 26
- 1
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Bull Brook Reservoir Lands
- 2
- 1
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Dow Brook Conservation Area
- 1
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New England Biolabs
- 11
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Willowdale State Forest
- 59
- 35
- 2
Popular Ipswich Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 98 ft • 1,471 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 98 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 1,929 ft • 28 ft • 1,334 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 28 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2,602 ft • 15 ft • 1,288 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 15 ft green climb. It features bridge, log ride and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.6 • 2,566 ft • 67 ft • 1,238 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,493 ft • 70 ft • 1,213 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 70 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,319 ft • 13 ft • 1,198 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 13 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Ipswich Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.4 • 19 miles • 1,287 ft • 36 • Loop •
19 miles loop connecting most of Willowdale's single tracks plus a long climb heading to a nice flow...
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 378 ft • 50 •
This loop still needs some fine-tuning in terms of which way to ride - as the legs and lungs were feeling...
★ 3.0 • 9 miles • 601 ft • 19 • Loop •
Some of the best trails in Willowdale packed into a 9 mile loop. Misses a couple of the bigger climbs too....
★ 2.5 • 10 miles • 610 ft • 11 • Loop •
Reverse of the standard Round the Dale which goes the correct way down thunder mountain. Loop also starts...
★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 138 ft • 34 • Loop •
Mostly smooth fire road, mostly flat. Beautiful scenery. For very early beginners - I found this route to...
Photos of Ipswich Mountain Bike
Videos of Ipswich Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Single Track | Oct 20, 2026 @ 2:54pm (America/New_York) 2 days | Unknown | TomH67 | ||
| Tornado | Sep 13, 2026 @ 4:23pm (America/New_York) Sep 13, 2026 | Wet | Carletona | ||
| Access Trail | Sep 5, 2026 @ 2:42pm (America/New_York) Sep 5, 2026 | Ideal | JimKimball | ||
| Hi-Ho's Hideout | Aug 29, 2026 @ 11:11am (America/New_York) Aug 29, 2026 | Unknown | mryanbell | ||
| Rattle Snake Ridge | Jul 20, 2026 @ 9:55am (America/New_York) Jul 20, 2026 | Unknown | TomH67 | ||
| BP Main Road | Jul 1, 2026 @ 9:05am (America/New_York) Jul 1, 2026 | Ideal | bjfaulk | ||
| Carpet Ride Connector | Jun 30, 2026 @ 8:17pm (America/New_York) Jun 30, 2026 | Ideal | ashleybrooke | ||
| East Street Connector | Jun 30, 2026 @ 8:12pm (America/New_York) Jun 30, 2026 | Ideal | ashleybrooke | ||
| Skye's Demise | Jun 21, 2026 @ 11:40am (America/New_York) Jun 21, 2026 | Unknown | mryanbell | ||
| Three Bridges | Jun 21, 2026 @ 11:01am (America/New_York) Jun 21, 2026 | Ideal | mryanbell |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Hot-Hall2056 | ridden | trail | activity #106343883 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 2:38pm 1 day |
| TomH67 | add | report | activity #106278704 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:54am 2 days |
| Apostate61 | ridden | trail | activity #106079953 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 2:08pm Oct 17, 2026 |
| Minechaser09 | ridden | trail | activity #105772324 | Oct 12, 2026 @ 2:37pm Oct 12, 2026 |
| jturi | comment | trail | activity #105760527 | Oct 12, 2026 @ 11:32am Oct 12, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | tree completely blocking trail near the start | Oct 12, 2026 @ 11:32am Oct 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Hi | Sep 21, 2025 @ 6:35pm Sep 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | First time riding this in over 5 years and... | Sep 15, 2025 @ 9:51am Sep 15, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fun downhill. Not sure I would do it the... | May 3, 2025 @ 11:18am May 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | The trail name is actually Spencer’s Ridge | Apr 18, 2025 @ 3:07pm Apr 18, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails900 awarded -
10 Blue Trails967 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge91 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Ipswich CycleBike Shop
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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 |
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| Mountain Bike | 228 | 87 miles | 5,466 ft | 28 miles | 236 ft | #275 | #6 | 250 | 975 | 11 | 29,038 | |
| Gravel Bike | 76 | 38 miles | 1,463 ft | 12 miles | 233 ft | #1,617 | #11 | 1 | 137 | 1 | 197 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 17 | 11 miles | 433 ft | 3 miles | 217 ft | #4,297 | #25 | 94 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 46 | 23 miles | 1,509 ft | 8 miles | 174 ft | #1,241 | #4 | 39 | 37 | |||
| Horse | 41 | 17 miles | 909 ft | 6 miles | 190 ft | #1,771 | #18 | 180 | 26 | |||
| Hike | 282 | 115 miles | 6,565 ft | 37 miles | 240 ft | #1,244 | #17 | 2 | 974 | 1,385 | ||
| Trail Running | 283 | 115 miles | 6,565 ft | 37 miles | 240 ft | #722 | #7 | 13 | 972 | 1 | 743 | |
| Snowshoe | 64 | 20 miles | 1,155 ft | 7 miles | 167 ft | #590 | #36 | 3 | 55 | 73 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 2,277 ft | 79 ft | 1,601 ft | 112 ft | 17 | 19 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 147 | 52 miles | 3,461 ft | 16 miles | 161 ft | #385 | #2 | 4 | 126 | 316 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Ipswich?
Ipswich has 11 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ipswich?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ipswich are:
- Skull Face (4.5/5)
- Bridges (4.3/5)
- Home Depot (4.3/5)
- Thunder Road (4.3/5)
- Tornado (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ipswich?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Ipswich are:
- June (595 activities)
- August (542 activities)
- September (528 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ipswich?
There are 19 parking locations listed in Ipswich. 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 Ipswich?
The longest trail in Ipswich is Bay Circuit Trail at 2.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ipswich?
The best hiking trails in Ipswich are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ipswich?
The best trail running trails in Ipswich are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Ipswich?
Ipswich has a total of 287 trails. Of those, 228 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ipswich to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ipswich?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ipswich is Moon Hill Climb with 171 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ipswich?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ipswich is Skull Face with 209 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ipswich?
Ipswich supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Ipswich?
The following bike services are available in Ipswich:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ipswich?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Ipswich is Moon Hill Climb with an average grade of 6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Ipswich?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Ipswich. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Ipswich?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Ipswich are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Ipswich?
The overall region status for Ipswich is Clear / Green. Out of 165 trails:
- Clear / Green: 128
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 23
- Significant Issue / Amber: 14
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Ipswich?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Ipswich are: View all mountain biking routes in Ipswich.
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What type of bike is most common in Ipswich?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Ipswich are:
- AM (383 activities)
- XC (306 activities)
- Fat (28 activities)
- RD (24 activities)
- Trials (4 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ipswich?
The most popular Strava segments in Ipswich are:
- Outshined River (3,477 athletes)
- Charging the Bull (3,314 athletes)
- Twisties (3,091 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Ipswich?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Ipswich. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Ipswich.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Ipswich?
Yes, there are 17 accessible/adaptive trails in Ipswich. View all adaptive trails in Ipswich for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ipswich?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Ipswich are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Ipswich?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ipswich are:
- Baji Way (4/5)
- Nuke Dump (4.4/5)
- Grassy Diversion (1/5)
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