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SaveNorthampton 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, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Horseback. Popular destinations include Sawmill Hills, Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area and Mineral Hill Conservation Area.
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- Mountain Bike
89 trails
- E-Bike
7 trails
- Adaptive Bike
6 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
5 trails
- Horse
2 trails
- Hike
94 trails
- Trail Running
93 trails
- Snowshoe
29 trails
- Nordic Ski
28 trails
Region Details
- 12
- 28
- 37
- 9
- 3
Region Status
Caution as of Apr 8, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 96
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 89
- Trails E-Bike
- 7
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 29
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 5
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 94
- Trails Trail Running
- 93
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 29
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 28
- Total Distance
- 55 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,973 ft
- Total Vertical
- 687 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 806 ft
- Reports
- 413
- Photos
- 97
- Completed Counter
- 8,300
Sub Regions
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Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area
- 9
- 1
- 1
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Mineral Hill Conservation Area
- 1
- 8
- 2
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Parsons Brook
- 1
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Robert Hill Conservation Area
- 8
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Rocky Hill and Pine Grove
- 4
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Sawmill Hills
- 5
- 24
- 6
- 3
Popular Northampton Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 4,730 ft • 26 ft • 404 •
Brook Trail is the primary access trail to the Sawmill trail network from Colonel Lavalley Lane. It runs to the right along the fence of the Army National Guard post and eventually connects to the at the junction of Wildside, and Upper...
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 199 ft • 363 •
Wildside is a more difficult alternative to . There are several significant rock features and gardens. The trail averages with some more difficult sections.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 4,213 ft • 100 ft • 346 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.9 • 1 mile • 191 ft • 291 •
is a difficult trail with some big exposed rock slabs at the start from . The long smooth rocks provide a bit of relief from the jumble of roots and rocks that are the rest of Sawmill. The is a significant rock garden gully near the end...
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,453 ft • 40 ft • 290 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 4,652 ft • 119 ft • 281 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 4,754 ft • 60 ft • 262 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 4,039 ft • 176 ft • 255 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
Northampton Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,171 ft • 32 • Loop •
Saw Mill trail loop. Excludes trails South of . Add these for a longer ride.
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 743 ft • 21 • Loop •
This is a challenging but not impossible loop that showcases a lot of what Sawmill has to offer. expect...
6 miles • 812 ft • 7 •
This route should be clear of the cutting in Sawmill as of Spring .
Photos of Northampton Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| EBuz | add | photo | activity #102507708 and 1 more | Aug 28, 2026 @ 5:28am Aug 28, 2026 |
| greggybl | wishlist | route | activity #102450347 and 1 more | Aug 27, 2026 @ 8:34am Aug 27, 2026 |
| EBuz | add | photo | activity #102240975 | Aug 24, 2026 @ 11:01am Aug 24, 2026 |
| bcborder | wishlist | region | activity #100449674 | Jul 31, 2026 @ 5:42pm Jul 31, 2026 |
| Mia6PPdSg | wishlist | trail | activity #99907510 | Jul 24, 2026 @ 11:44am Jul 24, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Blowdown requiring a hand saw. | Jun 16, 2025 @ 5:58pm Jun 16, 2025 | ||
| report | Nvm close unmapped parallel trail | Nov 25, 2023 @ 12:23pm Nov 25, 2023 | ||
| trail | Starting to get overgrown, especially the... | Jul 30, 2023 @ 9:22am Jul 30, 2023 | ||
| report | Apologies whoever I offended with this work.... | Jun 10, 2022 @ 5:57am Jun 10, 2022 | ||
| trail | We | Oct 17, 2021 @ 4:25pm Oct 17, 2021 |
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10 Blue Trails177 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k7 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge53 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge4 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k7 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge52 awarded
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Northampton BicycleBike Shop
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 | 89 | 54 miles | 6,959 ft | 22 miles | 666 ft | #2,123 | #772 | 94 | 410 | 7 | 15,956 | |
| E-Bike | 7 | 5 miles | 430 ft | 2 miles | 643 ft | #8,739 | #2,646 | 279 | 97 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 29 | 25 miles | 1,598 ft | 8 miles | 650 ft | #1,158 | #635 | 7 | 133 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 9 miles | 577 ft | 2 miles | 531 ft | #5,045 | #1,308 | 9 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 5 | 9 miles | 758 ft | 2 miles | 423 ft | #2,930 | #735 | 100 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 2 | 3,839 ft | 52 ft | 2,448 ft | 220 ft | #3,286 | #1,813 | 27 | 4 | |||
| Hike | 94 | 54 miles | 6,739 ft | 22 miles | 686 ft | #4,142 | #1,460 | 2 | 409 | 1 | 519 | |
| Trail Running | 93 | 54 miles | 6,736 ft | 21 miles | 686 ft | #3,802 | #1,138 | 409 | 1 | 352 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 344 ft | 23 ft | 344 ft | 23 ft | #115 | #85 | 28 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 344 ft | 23 ft | 344 ft | 23 ft | #70 | #43 | 27 | 4 | |||
| Snowshoe | 29 | 14 miles | 1,739 ft | 7 miles | 607 ft | #848 | #397 | 5 | 1 | 66 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 2,129 ft | 3 ft | 89 ft | 164 ft | 3 | 20 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 28 | 14 miles | 1,722 ft | 7 miles | 607 ft | #1,057 | #453 | 5 | 1 | 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Northampton?
Northampton has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Northampton?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Northampton are:
- Three Amigos (4.3/5)
- Whisk (4.2/5)
- Wild Side (4.2/5)
- Middle Earth (4.1/5)
- Ode to the Pines (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Northampton?
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What is the longest trail in Northampton?
The longest trail in Northampton is Mineral Hills Ridge Trail at 1.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Northampton?
The best hiking trails in Northampton are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Northampton?
The best trail running trails in Northampton are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Northampton?
Northampton has a total of 96 trails. Of those, 89 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Northampton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Northampton?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Northampton is Summit Trail with 273 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Northampton?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Northampton is Spatula with 355 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Northampton?
Northampton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Northampton?
The following bike services are available in Northampton:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Builders (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Northampton?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Northampton is Dog House with an average grade of 9.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Northampton?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Northampton. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Northampton?
The overall region status for Northampton is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 40 trails:
- Clear / Green: 29
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Northampton?
Yes, Northampton supports e-bike riding. There are 2 trails in Northampton 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 Northampton?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Northampton are: View all mountain biking routes in Northampton.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Northampton?
The most popular Strava segments in Northampton are:
- Norwottuck EB - Straw Ave to Hatfield St (4,507 athletes)
- Bike Path mini-grade (3,229 athletes)
- Darrin's drag strip (3,019 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Northampton?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Northampton. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 29
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Northampton?
Yes, there are 6 accessible/adaptive trails in Northampton. View all adaptive trails in Northampton for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Northampton?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Northampton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Northampton?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Northampton are:
- Wild School (4/5)
- Connector 1 (0/5)
- Lowland Loop (0/5)
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