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SaveNewton trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often exposed, rooty and flowy. Scenery includes creeks and views. Common trail features include berms, jumps and skinnies. Popular destinations include Cutler Park, Edmands Park and Hammond Pond Reservation.
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- Mountain Bike
71 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Gravel Bike
24 trails
- Adaptive Bike
6 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Hike
67 trails
- Trail Running
66 trails
Region Details
- 11
- 23
- 32
- 4
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 4, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 73
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 71
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 24
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 67
- Trails Trail Running
- 66
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 28 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,124 ft
- Total Vertical
- 254 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 263 ft
- Reports
- 341
- Photos
- 76
- Completed Counter
- 15,876
Sub Regions
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Cutler Park
- 16
- 22
- 3
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Edmands Park
- 4
- 3
- 1
- 1
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Hammond Pond Reservation
- 4
Popular Newton Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 2.0 • 417 ft • 0 ft • 644 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.8 • 3 miles • 58 ft • 603 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 58 ft green climb. It features bridge, pump track and rock garden. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 620 ft • 33 ft • 561 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 33 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.7 • 1,460 ft • 0 ft • 533 •
A nice short warmup trail that goes parallel to the heart healthy trail, allowing you to bypass any large pedestrian groups while practicing navigating roots.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 911 ft • 1 ft • 519 •
The trail needs some love but this is an old BMX track/Pump Track. Its pretty sandy so it suck a lot of speed out of you but is still fun.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,455 ft • 21 ft • 457 •
Fun trail. Nice reroute away from the highway.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 526 ft • 19 ft • 450 •
Super steep and loose. Its basically a drainage shoot. The run out isn't terribly great either but this is def a lot of fun.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,073 ft • 23 ft • 428 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Newton Mountain Bike Routes
10 miles • 260 ft • 12 • Loop •
Loop from Cutler Park parking lot @ Kendrick Str
9 miles • 134 ft • 10 • Loop •
Nice loop from the main parking lot around Powell's Island, through to Needham St, then back to the lot.
7 miles • 266 ft • 21 •
7-mile route from Kendrick St. Includes Powells and BMX loop.
3 miles • 136 ft • 0 • Out & Back •
This route starts behind Valeo FC in Wells Office Park. You can either start off with a small jump line by...
Photos of Newton Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbidden Side - 95/greendale sandwich (highway hug) | Oct 4, 2026 @ 6:41pm (America/New_York) Oct 4, 2026 | Unknown | SharonUqVlOs | Two trees down (from nor’easter?). I... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Staircase | May 14, 2026 @ 4:37pm (America/New_York) May 14, 2026 | Ideal | Charlie5gRPXL | ||
| Blue Heron Trail / Heart Healthy | Jan 19, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/New_York) Jan 19, 2026 | Snow Packed | Dhallstrom | ||
| Blue Heron Alt 2 | Jan 19, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/New_York) Jan 19, 2026 | Snow Packed | Dhallstrom | ||
| Unnamed Fire Road | Jan 19, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/New_York) Jan 19, 2026 | Snow Packed | Dhallstrom | ||
| Reroute from Highway #1 | Dec 20, 2025 @ 11:20am (America/New_York) Dec 20, 2025 | Unknown | Wosier | ||
| Powerline | Sep 30, 2025 @ 9:45pm (America/New_York) Sep 30, 2025 | Ideal | Charlie5gRPXL | ||
| Blue Heron Trail | Aug 18, 2025 @ 9:05am Aug 18, 2025 | Variable | NickZozuliak | ||
| BMX Loop | Aug 5, 2025 @ 5:23pm Aug 5, 2025 | Dry | Froman1331 | ||
| To the River and Back | Aug 5, 2025 @ 5:23pm Aug 5, 2025 | Variable | Froman1331 | ||
| ECG - Charles River Greenway | Jul 22, 2025 @ 5:52pm Jul 22, 2025 | Ideal | NickZozuliak |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jfquirk | wishlist | route | activity #105471103 | Oct 8, 2026 @ 8:30am Oct 8, 2026 |
| mcourc | comment | report | activity #105270458 | Oct 5, 2026 @ 6:59am Oct 5, 2026 |
| SharonUqVlOs | add | report | activity #105240621 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 3:41pm Oct 4, 2026 |
| Charlie5gRPXL | difficultyvote | trail | activity #104758962 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 6:24pm Sep 27, 2026 |
| mattnbean | wishlist | route | activity #103374833 | Sep 8, 2026 @ 4:15pm Sep 8, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | The actual trail entrance is at the top of the... | Oct 5, 2026 @ 6:59am Oct 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | Don’t ride it, hard to find trail, overgrown | Jul 14, 2026 @ 8:45am Jul 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | sick | May 27, 2025 @ 12:52pm May 27, 2025 | ||
| trail | This is not in Rochester MN at Quarry Hill... | Mar 24, 2025 @ 7:07pm Mar 24, 2025 | ||
| report | Zk | May 22, 2024 @ 9:06am May 22, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails318 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge24 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge24 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| BMX loop | skill park | Newton |
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 | 71 | 27 miles | 1,001 ft | 7 miles | 233 ft | #1,572 | #41 | 74 | 341 | 5 | 14,225 | |
| E-Bike | 6 | 2 miles | 46 ft | 3,304 ft | 36 ft | #8,602 | #98 | 280 | 250 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 24 | 12 miles | 384 ft | 3 miles | 253 ft | #2,533 | #36 | 41 | 79 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 2 miles | 82 ft | 2,684 ft | 98 ft | #5,467 | #44 | 42 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 5,259 ft | 16 ft | 535 ft | 108 ft | #3,219 | #46 | 3 | ||||
| Hike | 67 | 27 miles | 1,083 ft | 7 miles | 253 ft | #5,717 | #104 | 2 | 338 | 1 | 248 | |
| Trail Running | 66 | 27 miles | 1,083 ft | 7 miles | 253 ft | #4,774 | #78 | 333 | 1 | 1,350 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 102 ft | 33 ft | 3 ft | 56 | |||||||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 5,207 ft | 413 ft | 105 ft | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 5,207 ft | 413 ft | 105 ft | 5 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Newton?
Newton has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Newton?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Newton are:
- Side Piece (4.2/5)
- Flow It Down (4.1/5)
- Side Piece II (4.1/5)
- Blue Heron Trail - steep drop off (4.1/5)
- The Center of Attention (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Newton?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Newton. 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 Newton?
The longest trail in Newton is Blue Heron Trail at 2.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Newton?
The best hiking trails in Newton are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Newton?
The best trail running trails in Newton are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Newton?
Newton has a total of 73 trails. Of those, 71 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Newton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Newton?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Newton is Forbidden Side - 95/greendale sandwich (highway hug) with 75 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Newton?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Newton is Reroute from Highway #2 with 73 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Newton?
Newton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Newton?
The following bike services are available in Newton:
- Bike Shop (3)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Newton?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Newton is Gnome Trail with an average grade of 5.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Newton?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Newton. 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 Newton?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Newton are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Newton?
The overall region status for Newton is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 48 trails:
- Clear / Green: 34
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Newton?
Yes, Newton supports e-bike riding. There are 3 trails in Newton 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 Newton?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Newton are: View all mountain biking routes in Newton.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Newton?
The most popular Strava segments in Newton are:
- River Dirt Albemarle to Cali (7,518 athletes)
- California Greenway WB (7,201 athletes)
- Chas River Dirt (CA to Albemarle) (4,822 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Newton?
Yes, there are 6 accessible/adaptive trails in Newton. View all adaptive trails in Newton for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Newton?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Newton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Newton?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Newton are:
- Side Piece (5/5)
- Side Piece II (5/5)
- Powells Island Short Cut I (2/5)
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