10.5 miles
Distance
781 ft
Climb
-781 ft
Descent
218 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
113 ft
Altitude min
118 ft
Altitude start
118 ft
Altitude end
-22.4%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat

all blacks. starting from parking lot and includes black ops

Detailed Description
HP Blacks + Ops is a 11 mile moderately popular expert route located near Andover Massachusetts. This mountain bike only route and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 781 ft with a max elevation of 218 ft then descends -781 ft.
Tags
Rock gardensRock slabs

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Mar 21, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Mar 1, 2026)

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North Shore NEMBA Chapter (www.nemba.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 42 min
  • Altitude change
    0 ft
  • Altitude min
    113 ft
  • Altitude start
    118 ft
  • Altitude end
    118 ft
  • Climb
    781 ft
  • Descent
    -781 ft
  • Grade max
    -22.4%
  • Grade min
    21.3%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • eBike Allowed
  • Physical rating
    Extreme
  • Activity Logs
    22
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