3.9 miles
Distance
158 ft
Climb
-153 ft
Descent
218 ft
High Point

Great beginner loop to practice your skills - Nice wide trails, very few difficult features. Only two significant climbs. Section along the backside of the pond can get VERY wet during the winter and spring

Detailed Description
Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond Green Dot is a 4 mile popular easy route located near Milton Massachusetts. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 158 ft with a max elevation of 218 ft then descends -153 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy
  • Ridelogs
    44
More Stats for Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond Green Dot mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    40 min 0 sec
  • Altitude min
    153 ft
  • Altitude start
    203 ft
  • Altitude end
    210 ft
  • Grade max
    -8.4%
  • Grade min
    14.2%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,940 ft
Avg: 5 (2 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Ponkapoag Road
Mar 3, 2025 @ 8:00am
Mar 3, 2025
Blue Hills Closed to Mountain Bikes for Month of March per DCR reporter
Redman Farm Path
Mar 3, 2025 @ 8:00am
Mar 3, 2025
Blue Hills Closed to Mountain Bikes for Month of March per DCR reporter
Acton Path
Mar 3, 2025 @ 8:00am
Mar 3, 2025
Blue Hills Closed to Mountain Bikes for Month of March per DCR reporter
Ponkapoag Pond Trail
Mar 3, 2025 @ 8:00am
Mar 3, 2025
Blue Hills Closed to Mountain Bikes for Month of March per DCR reporter
Ponkapoag East Trail
Mar 3, 2025 @ 8:00am
Mar 3, 2025
Blue Hills Closed to Mountain Bikes for Month of March per DCR reporter
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