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      Prospect Hill Park in Waltham is a 252 acre park. It's densly wooded but offers some spectacular views from its highpoints.

      Note: Note all trails are suitable for all levels of rides. Some are quite difficult and will requie bike-hiking.

      A great descriptiom of the park is on this map page. The paved road running through the middle of the park is open to cars from April to October.

      You'll enjoy exploring Prospect Hill and it's part of the Waltham's Western Greenway.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      Shuttleable: YES
      AKA: Prospect Hill
      Land Status: City Managed
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      Region Details
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      • 10
      • 10
      • 15
      • 2

      Region Status
      Open as of 23 hours

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      44
      Trails Mountain Bike
      47
      Trails Hike
      47
      Trails Trail Running
      47
      Trails Snowshoe
      41
      Total Distance
      9 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      6 miles
      Total Descent
      2,186 ft
      Total Vertical
      354 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      464 ft
      Reports
      52
      Photos
      6
      Ridden Counter
      1,838

      Photos of Prospect Hill Park Mountain Bike

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      trail: Screamer!
      100 |
      Jul 19, 2022 @ 6:14pm
      Jul 19, 2022
      207 |
      May 9, 2022 @ 6:33am
      May 9, 2022
      107 |
      May 7, 2022 @ 4:42pm
      May 7, 2022
      84 |
      May 6, 2022 @ 7:07pm
      May 6, 2022
      149 |
      May 6, 2022 @ 4:03pm
      May 6, 2022
      207 |
      May 6, 2022 @ 4:03pm
      May 6, 2022

      Videos of Prospect Hill Park Mountain Bike

      Rave Track- Prospect Hill Park
      0:16 | 432 | Jul 7, 2013

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      Apr 12, 2025 @ 2:18pm
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      Apr 4, 2025 @ 9:41am
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      Recent Comments

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      ewanjoblingtrailProspect HIll RidgelineStarts as a section of rock slabs and turns...
      Apr 4, 2025 @ 9:41am
      Apr 4, 2025
      wildmefftrailPine Ledges TrailIt’s double black because of a steep stone...
      Jul 28, 2024 @ 5:13pm
      Jul 28, 2024
      SizeableSendertrailRave Chute Go AroundThis is the main route, dont know why...
      Jul 3, 2024 @ 8:22pm
      Jul 3, 2024
      SizeableSendertrailHansen Slope TrailNevermind prospect hill is pretty sick
      Apr 17, 2024 @ 9:04pm
      Apr 17, 2024
      mattson-clementtrailPine Ledges Trail 2The trail ends haha
      Feb 29, 2024 @ 10:44am
      Feb 29, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Western Greenway 8 92 km
      Beaver Brook North 8 17 12.5 km
      Rock Meadow Conservation Area (Belmont) 8 22.6 km
      Hayden Woods 10 12.9 km
      Shade Street 4 1 1 12.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike479 miles2,185 ft6 miles354 ft
      #9,209#3,8565521,593
      Hike479 miles2,185 ft6 miles354 ft
      #8,174#3,733152112
      Trail Running479 miles2,185 ft6 miles354 ft
      #8,147#3,70852106
      Snowshoe417 miles2,182 ft6 miles325 ft
      7
      • By fitz-royTF Pro & contributors
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