more stats
1,916 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:05:17
Avg time
-74 ft
Altitude change
243 ft
Altitude min
323 ft
Altitude max
323 ft
Altitude start
249 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
279 ft
Distance climb
1,312 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:05:17
Avg time

Banked Rock Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
    Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 75 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #227549 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133611 in E-Biking
    • #133061 in Trail Running
    • #118870 in Hiking
    • #5445 in Dirtbiking
    • #22838 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #5,822 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #791 in E-Biking
    • #4,608 in Trail Running
    • #4,680 in Hiking
    • #160 in Dirtbiking
    • #576 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    DCR

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AI Generated Description

Banked Rock is a 1,916 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Foxborough Massachusetts. It has rock slabs. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating with a 3 ft blue climb. It features rock face and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Rock gardensRock slabs

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 74 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 540 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Banked Rock Trail Reports

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May 28, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Vancouver)
May 28, 2026
somewhat damp, a little mud.
May 7, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/New_York)
May 7, 2026
Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 1, 2026 @ 2:00pm (America/New_York)
Apr 1, 2026
Mud Season - Please avoid muddy trails
Jun 12, 2023 @ 4:46pm
Jun 12, 2023
2 smaller trees down near the top, across the trail. Rideable for some. Easy chainsaw. Plenty of dry spots throughout, thanks to a lot of recent...
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      24 miles • 2,179 ft • 50 •
      Just trying to put a three-hour ride together
      6 miles • 721 ft • 13 • Loop •
      This is the official moto loop at F. Gilbert State Park. Many of these trails are more fun on at mountain...

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Banked Rock located?
      Banked Rock 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 42.05051, -71.28475.
      ▼ How hard is Banked Rock?
      Banked Rock is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Banked Rock?
      Banked Rock has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 243 ft to 323 ft.
      ▼ Is Banked Rock a point to point trail?
      Yes, Banked Rock is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Banked Rock?
      Banked Rock is 1,916 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Banked Rock?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Banked Rock. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Banked Rock?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Banked Rock are:
      • June (41 activities)
      • August (39 activities)
      • September (34 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Banked Rock? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Banked Rock are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Banked Rock?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Banked Rock. The trail is 1,916 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Banked Rock?
      Banked Rock is a very popular trail. There have been 1,141 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,199 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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