more stats
2,205 ft
Distance
99 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:08:41
Avg time
71 ft
Altitude change
275 ft
Altitude min
346 ft
Altitude max
275 ft
Altitude start
348 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
18.1%
Grade min
1,686 ft
Distance climb
423 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:08:41
Avg time

3rd Leg Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
    Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #96450 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41882 in E-Biking
    • #42256 in Trail Running
    • #87229 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    DCR

A bit of a technical trail with steep climbs and rock gardens. Rewarding going up but more fun going down.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 499 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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3rd Leg Trail Reports

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May 7, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/New_York)
May 7, 2026
Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:03am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 1, 2026 @ 2:00pm (America/New_York)
Apr 1, 2026
 Mud Season - Please avoid muddy trails
Nov 4, 2025 @ 5:49pm (America/New_York)
Nov 4, 2025
 Between being loose and spots and leafy .. quite challenging!
Mar 7, 2021 @ 10:20am
Mar 7, 2021
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on May 7, 2026
Avg: 3.39 (4 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      prsalois4 prsalois4
      Tough climb at the start, leading into very rocky, but fun downhills

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 3rd Leg located?
      3rd Leg is located in F. Gilbert Hills State Forest, Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the F. Gilbert Hills State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.05682, -71.27847.
      ▼ How hard is 3rd Leg?
      3rd Leg is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 3rd Leg?
      3rd Leg has 99 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 275 ft to 346 ft.
      ▼ Is 3rd Leg a point to point trail?
      3rd Leg is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 3rd Leg?
      3rd Leg is 2,205 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 3rd Leg?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 3rd Leg. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 3rd Leg? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 3rd Leg are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 3rd Leg?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride 3rd Leg. The trail is 2,205 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 3rd Leg?
      3rd Leg is a very popular trail. There have been 1,224 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,276 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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