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SaveWaltham 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 in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Gravel Biking, Nordic Skiing, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, rocky and flowy. Scenery includes ridgelines, views and creeks. Common trail features include rock slabs, drops and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include huts and picnic spots. Popular destinations include Prospect Hill Park, Beaver Brook North and Western Greenway.
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- Mountain Bike
101 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Gravel Bike
30 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
4 trails
- Hike
102 trails
- Trail Running
101 trails
- Snowshoe
62 trails
- Nordic Ski
23 trails
Region Details
- 22
- 26
- 34
- 18
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Oct 1, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 102
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 101
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 30
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 102
- Trails Trail Running
- 101
- Trails Snowshoe
- 62
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 23
- Total Distance
- 30 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,635 ft
- Total Vertical
- 446 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 464 ft
- Reports
- 381
- Photos
- 34
- Completed Counter
- 18,949
Sub Regions
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Beaver Brook North
- 8
- 17
- 1
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Prospect Hill Park
- 10
- 9
- 17
- 1
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Western Greenway
- 8
- 9
Popular Waltham Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 2,192 ft • 0 ft • 759 •
Nicely crafted trail winding down from a water tower. Perhaps the only Beaver Brook trail that feels bike-specific. Features six turns, straightaways to build speed, and well-placed rocks to launch from. A well-care-for trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 932 ft • 11 ft • 576 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,297 ft • 28 ft • 570 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 28 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 109 ft • 566 •
Western Greenway section between Beaver Brook North and Shady's Pond. Smooth with some good flow sections, a few small rock gardens, and winds through some neat groves.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1,506 ft • 32 ft • 553 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 32 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,221 ft • 0 ft • 544 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,001 ft • 0 ft • 527 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 3,724 ft • 71 ft • 513 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 71 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
Waltham Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.5 • 8 miles • 722 ft • 25 •
Western Greenway in reverse with going to rock meadow down
2 miles • 56 ft • 5 • Loop •
MTB Trail in Beaver Brook Reservation, Waltham, MA. Mostly hard pack gravel and dirt. 2 Miles.
Photos of Waltham Mountain Bike
Videos of Waltham Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Interior Connector | Oct 1, 2026 @ 11:26am (America/New_York) Oct 1, 2026 | Wet | David3byII0 | ||
| Western Greenway | Jul 21, 2026 @ 8:08am (America/New_York) Jul 21, 2026 | Dry | mnpirri | ||
| East Carriage Road | Jun 17, 2026 @ 5:56am (America/New_York) Jun 17, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | Tswiftma | ||
| Western Greenway | Jun 9, 2026 @ 7:08pm (America/New_York) Jun 9, 2026 | Variable | blosse12 | ||
| West Bridge Connector | Jun 2, 2026 @ 5:26pm (America/New_York) Jun 2, 2026 | Wet | David3byII0 | ||
| Pilot | Jun 2, 2026 @ 5:26pm (America/New_York) Jun 2, 2026 | Dry | David3byII0 | ||
| Tower Carriage Road | Jun 2, 2026 @ 6:30pm (America/New_York) Jun 2, 2026 | Ideal | SizeableSender | ||
| Switch-back descent | Jun 2, 2026 @ 6:30pm (America/New_York) Jun 2, 2026 | Ideal | SizeableSender | ||
| Western Greenway | Jan 11, 2026 @ 6:11pm (America/New_York) Jan 11, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | hgoldberg15 | ||
| Hansen Slope Trail | Aug 22, 2025 @ 1:11pm Aug 22, 2025 | Ideal | SizeableSender |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mtbgreg1 | ridden | trail | activity #106526062 and 1 more | Oct 24, 2026 @ 3:05pm Oct 24, 2026 |
| mtbgreg1 | ridden | trail | activity #106525882 and 3 more | Oct 24, 2026 @ 3:03pm Oct 24, 2026 |
| David3byII0 | add | report | activity #104978847 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 8:26am Oct 1, 2026 |
| robotmechanic | ridden | trail | activity #102934596 and 10 more | Sep 2, 2026 @ 7:06pm Sep 2, 2026 |
| MNiel | ridden | route | activity #102715986 and 1 more | Aug 30, 2026 @ 2:28pm Aug 30, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | It’s really not that nuts, but as mentioned,... | May 21, 2026 @ 6:54pm May 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very steep climb | Aug 19, 2025 @ 2:18pm Aug 19, 2025 | ||
| trail | Probably the most fun trail in the network -... | Aug 8, 2025 @ 5:39pm Aug 8, 2025 | ||
| trail | Basically, trail doesn't exist anymore (at... | Jul 26, 2025 @ 5:20pm Jul 26, 2025 | ||
| trail | Starts as a section of rock slabs and turns... | Apr 4, 2025 @ 9:41am Apr 4, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Completionist5 awarded -
10 Blue Trails240 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge19 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded
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 | 101 | 30 miles | 3,612 ft | 15 miles | 446 ft | #1,396 | #34 | 31 | 381 | 7 | 9,631 | |
| E-Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 102 ft | 1 mile | 233 ft | #9,834 | #118 | 235 | 1 | 52 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 30 | 16 miles | 659 ft | 7 miles | 446 ft | #2,507 | #32 | 19 | 106 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 43 ft | 3,199 ft | 420 ft | #6,749 | #75 | 4 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 5 miles | 305 ft | 3 miles | 262 ft | #3,257 | #47 | 41 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 102 | 30 miles | 3,635 ft | 15 miles | 446 ft | #5,209 | #87 | 1 | 375 | 365 | ||
| Trail Running | 101 | 30 miles | 3,612 ft | 15 miles | 446 ft | #4,296 | #67 | 2 | 375 | 934 | ||
| Snowshoe | 62 | 12 miles | 2,516 ft | 7 miles | 417 ft | #715 | #46 | 48 | 25 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 23 | 5 miles | 417 ft | 2 miles | 135 ft | #1,256 | #46 | 24 | 103 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Waltham?
Waltham 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 Waltham?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Waltham are:
- Switch-back descent (4.4/5)
- Boston Rock DH (4.2/5)
- All of Belmont Tech (4.1/5)
- Screamer! (4.1/5)
- Hansen Slope Trail (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Waltham?
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What is the longest trail in Waltham?
The longest trail in Waltham is Western Greenway at 1.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Waltham?
The best hiking trails in Waltham are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Waltham?
The best trail running trails in Waltham are:
- Water Tower Trail
- Prospect HIll Ridgeline
- Ridge Trail North
- Unknown Trail
- Little Prospect Hill Ridgeline
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How many trails are in Waltham?
Waltham has a total of 102 trails. Of those, 101 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Waltham to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Waltham?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Waltham is Western Greenway with 109 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Waltham?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Waltham is Hansen Slope Trail with 247 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Waltham?
Waltham supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Waltham?
The following bike services are available in Waltham:
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Waltham?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Waltham is Steep Little Bitty with an average grade of 13.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Waltham?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Waltham. 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 Waltham?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Waltham are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Waltham?
The overall region status for Waltham is Clear / Green. Out of 69 trails:
- Clear / Green: 59
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Waltham?
Yes, Waltham supports e-bike riding. There are 2 trails in Waltham 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 Waltham?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Waltham are: View all mountain biking routes in Waltham.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Waltham?
The most popular Strava segments in Waltham are:
- CRG - Moody to Prospect (3,299 athletes)
- Riverwalk Waltham (3,070 athletes)
- Beaver Brook Straightaway (2,305 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Waltham?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Waltham. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Waltham.
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What trails are closed in Waltham?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Waltham. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 59
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Waltham?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Waltham. View all adaptive trails in Waltham for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Waltham?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Waltham directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Waltham?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Waltham are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Waltham?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Waltham are:
- Storer Trail (3/5)
- Western Greenway (4.5/5)
- Sunset Trail (3/5)
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