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2,419 ft
Distance
135 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:07:44
Avg time
58 ft
Altitude change
177 ft
Altitude min
314 ft
Altitude max
177 ft
Altitude start
235 ft
Altitude end
2.401%
Grade
-18.693%
Grade max
19.177%
Grade min
1,553 ft
Distance climb
866 ft
Distance down
00:07:44
Avg time

Base Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blue Hills Reservation
    Milton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111718 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #149708 in Trail Running
    • #136137 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,967 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #5,325 in Trail Running
    • #5,638 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    MA DCR

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AI Generated Description

Base Path is a 2,419 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Milton Massachusetts. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 135 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 90 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Base Path Trail Reports

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Apr 6, 2025 @ 7:46pm
Apr 6, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025 @ 1:03am
Apr 1, 2025
Mar 3, 2025 @ 8:00am
Mar 3, 2025
 reporter Blue Hills Closed to Mountain Bikes for Month of March per DCR
Mar 3, 2025 @ 5:11am
Mar 3, 2025
 reporter Trails closed month of March due to mud per DCR
Mar 31, 2024 @ 11:03pm
Mar 31, 2024
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on Apr 6, 2025
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Base Path located?
      Base Path is located in Blue Hills Reservation, Milton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Blue Hills Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.22538, -71.09856.
      ▼ How hard is Base Path?
      Base Path is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.401%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Base Path?
      Base Path has 135 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 177 ft to 314 ft.
      ▼ Is Base Path a point to point trail?
      Base Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Base Path?
      Base Path is 2,419 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Base Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Base Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Base Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Base Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Base Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Base Path. The trail is 2,419 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Base Path?
      Base Path is a moderately popular trail. There have been 178 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 176 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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