more stats
866 ft
Distance
-66 ft
Descent
00:00:55
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
231 ft
Altitude min
297 ft
Altitude max
297 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-16.5%
Grade max
-3.9%
Grade min
866 ft
Distance down
00:00:55
Avg time

42 to 21 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Noanet Woodlands
    Dover, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58036 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #330321 in Trail Running
    • #68402 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #860 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #10,300 in Trail Running
    • #1,542 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Known as "Noanet Roller Coaster" on Strava. Riding it east-to-west gives you a pretty intense and very fun undulating descent, with the final downhill section being the steepest and gnarliest. Almost impossible to climb if the conditions aren't ideal, but a worthy challenge to take on (billy goat status if you can clean the climb).

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Family friendly

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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42 to 21 Trail Reports

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Jul 14, 2026 @ 9:59pm (America/New_York)
Jul 14, 2026
Jul 9, 2026 @ 3:46pm (America/New_York)
Jul 9, 2026
Hornet nest in middle of trail on first decent going north before first climb.
Nov 27, 2025 @ 8:00am (America/New_York)
Nov 27, 2025
Leaves near bottom give it a little extra jankiness
Jun 17, 2025 @ 5:23pm
Jun 17, 2025
Slightly sketchy with the extra moisture, but a fun and wild ride downhill!
Nov 7, 2024 @ 2:14pm
Nov 7, 2024
leafy
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on Jul 14, 2026
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 42 to 21 located?
      42 to 21 is located in Noanet Woodlands, Dover, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Noanet Woodlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.23291, -71.26052.
      ▼ How hard is 42 to 21?
      42 to 21 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 42 to 21?
      The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 231 ft to 297 ft.
      ▼ Is 42 to 21 a point to point trail?
      42 to 21 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 42 to 21?
      42 to 21 is 866 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 42 to 21?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 42 to 21. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 42 to 21?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 42 to 21 are:
      • June (13 activities)
      • September (11 activities)
      • November (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 42 to 21? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 42 to 21 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 42 to 21?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride 42 to 21. The trail is 866 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 42 to 21?
      42 to 21 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 439 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 521 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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