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SaveNorthfield trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often rocky, flowy and rooty. Scenery includes meadows. Common trail features include jumps, drops and rock slabs. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Highland Mountain Bike Park, Spaulding Woods and Highland XC Trails.
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- Mountain Bike
85 trails
- Gravel Bike
7 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
6 trails
- Hike
31 trails
- Trail Running
31 trails
- Snowshoe
21 trails
Region Details
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- 28
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- 10
- 4
Region Status
Open as of Oct 10, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 85
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 85
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 31
- Trails Trail Running
- 31
- Trails Snowshoe
- 21
- Total Distance
- 33 miles
- Total Descent
- 12,164 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,039 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,466 ft
- Reports
- 1,186
- Photos
- 595
- Completed Counter
- 80,265
Articles
Video & Race Report: Maxxis Eastern States Cup DH #3 - Highland, NH
Jun 23, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Downhill racing returns to Highland Mountain for the first time in over a decade with unpredictable weather, slick tracks, and tight podium battles.
Video: 'What I Call Art' at Highland Mountain Bike Park
Nov 27, 2024 from pinkbike.com
Serious style and metal, what more could you want in a mountain biking edit?
Video & Event Recap: Winter Woolly - DH Fat Biking at Highland Mountain
Feb 26, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Perfect trail conditions for the winter downhill fatbiking race.
Video: Huge Hucks & High Speeds at Highland Mountain Bike Park in 'Not Your Average Fatbike Ride'
Feb 15, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Fat wheels, hardtails and slippery snow. What could go wrong?
Sub Regions
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Highland Mountain Bike Park
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Highland XC Trails
- 4
- 3
- 8
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Spaulding Woods
- 7
- 15
Popular Northfield Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 4.7 • 4,590 ft • 0 ft • 3,820 •
One of the funnest trails on the mountain, many features with tons of different lines and transfers for all level of riders. This trail starts at the top of the mountain with a few entrance berms, gaining you speed right off the bat....
• 70 ★ 4.3 • 2,060 ft • 0 ft • 3,373 •
This trail is a super berm fest roller coaster. The berms send you sideways over and over and then throw in some rock drop options, and this trail is loads of fun. I parallels the Cat's Paw trail in several places and provides some...
• 85 ★ 4.2 • 3,724 ft • 0 ft • 3,016 •
This is a little more easy to intermediate flow trail. Bigger and steeper berms than Freedom Trail, but a pretty easy way to get down. With good speed some little air out options as well.
• 75 ★ 4.2 • 2,677 ft • 0 ft • 2,861 •
Super fun berm trail, very fast. The upper section is a bit rocky but the lower section is very flowy and buffed out.
• 80 ★ 4.6 • 541 ft • 0 ft • 2,802 •
Pro-Line features 2 big jumps, a shark fin, and a cannon log, as well as 2 smaller jumps.
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 11 ft • 2,656 •
Fun flow trail for everyone. Great to take new park riders on. Starts out fast and flows easy. Undulates up and down with very wide berms. Perfect trail to get warmed up on and do some berm practice with the fam.
• 85 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 2,600 •
Wide and smooth jump line with plenty of large features
• 80 ★ 3.7 • 495 ft • 0 ft • 2,518 •
Moderate Technical Trail used to access Paddy Glades and Slalom Course. Not ridden much.
Photos of Northfield Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Beaver Feaver | Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/New_York) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Parking Access | Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/New_York) Oct 10, 2026 | Dry | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Bobolink | Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/New_York) Oct 10, 2026 | Dry | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Gnatcatcher | Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/New_York) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Hellion | Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/New_York) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Cat Scratch Fever | Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/New_York) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Lynx | Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/New_York) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Reef Around | Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/New_York) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Easy Rider | Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/New_York) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Fancy Feast | Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/New_York) Oct 10, 2026 | Dry | mappermook TRAILFORKS |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Kybishop | vote | trail | activity #106843918 | Oct 29, 2026 @ 7:18pm Oct 29, 2026 |
| jeromef2000 | wishlist | region | activity #106801190 | Oct 29, 2026 @ 6:26am Oct 29, 2026 |
| forkthetrails | wishlist | skillpark | activity #106584362 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 11:42am Oct 25, 2026 |
| DustyHaunches | ridden | trail | activity #106490226 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 7:52am Oct 24, 2026 |
| mattb1414 | comment | trail | activity #105786129 | Oct 12, 2026 @ 6:42pm Oct 12, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Big thanks to Spaulding Academy for taking the... | Oct 12, 2026 @ 6:42pm Oct 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Not sure if this trail is finished, was very... | Oct 9, 2026 @ 11:01am Oct 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | If you are intermediate you probably want to... | Oct 4, 2026 @ 7:19pm Oct 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Such a well built skill park, unfortunately... | Sep 23, 2026 @ 2:32pm Sep 23, 2026 | ||
| trail | Starts off with a nice rock feature followed... | Sep 23, 2026 @ 1:31pm Sep 23, 2026 |
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Completionist15 awarded -
Big Ride 30k1,879 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k239 awarded -
Top 10 Trails249 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge10 awarded -
10 Green Trails478 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Highland Mountain Bike Park | bike park | Northfield | |
| HTC | skill park | Northfield | |
| Drops | skill park | Northfield | |
| Table Tops | skill park | Northfield | |
| Rascal Tracks | skill park | Northfield |
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 | 85 | 33 miles | 12,165 ft | 22 miles | 1,040 ft | #231 | #2 | 595 | 1,186 | 23,256 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 4 miles | 728 ft | 1 mile | 925 ft | #2,043 | #7 | 10 | 44 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 2 miles | 115 ft | 1,591 ft | 518 ft | #2,479 | #7 | 20 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 6 | 3 miles | 751 ft | 1 mile | 945 ft | #1,284 | #8 | 5 | 27 | |||
| Hike | 31 | 13 miles | 2,264 ft | 6 miles | 974 ft | #5,548 | #51 | 1,072 | 163 | |||
| Trail Running | 31 | 13 miles | 2,264 ft | 6 miles | 974 ft | #4,984 | #39 | 1,072 | 70 | |||
| Snowshoe | 21 | 10 miles | 1,729 ft | 4 miles | 974 ft | #561 | #12 | 4 | 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Northfield?
Northfield 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 Northfield?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Northfield are:
- Cat's Paw (4.6/5)
- NE Style (4.6/5)
- Maiden Voyage (4.5/5)
- Bone Saw (4.5/5)
- Lunch Lady (4.5/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Northfield?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Northfield. 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 Northfield?
The longest trail in Northfield is Freedom Trail at 1.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Northfield?
The best hiking trails in Northfield are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Northfield?
The best trail running trails in Northfield are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Northfield?
Northfield has a total of 85 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Northfield to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Northfield?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Northfield is Haul Road with 200 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Northfield?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Northfield is Freedom Trail with 601 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Northfield?
Northfield supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing.
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What bike services are there in Northfield?
The following bike services are available in Northfield:
- Coaching & Camps (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Northfield?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Northfield is Haul Road with an average grade of 6.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Northfield?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Northfield. 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 Northfield?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Northfield are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Northfield?
Out of 60 trails:
- Clear / Green: 51
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
- Closed: 2
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Northfield?
The most popular Strava segments in Northfield are:
- Upper Cat's Paw to Lower (11,019 athletes)
- Upper Cat's Paw (10,659 athletes)
- Lower Fancy Feast (9,664 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Northfield?
There are 15 technical trail features (TTFs) in Northfield. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Northfield.
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What trails are closed in Northfield?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Northfield. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 51
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Northfield?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Northfield. View all adaptive trails in Northfield for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Northfield?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Northfield are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Northfield?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Northfield are:
- Cat Scratch Fever (4.2/5)
- Freedom Trail (4.4/5)
- Haul Road (3/5)
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