more stats
2,433 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:02:54
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
112 ft
Altitude min
148 ft
Altitude max
138 ft
Altitude start
123 ft
Altitude end
-0.647%
Grade
-8.689%
Grade max
9.242%
Grade min
650 ft
Distance climb
1,219 ft
Distance down
531 ft
Distance flat
00:02:54
Avg time

BCT Cutoff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harold Parker State Forest
    Andover, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #203529 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130557 in Trail Running
    • #107198 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,541 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #4,504 in Trail Running
    • #3,916 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

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AI Generated Description

BCT Cutoff is a 2,433 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Andover Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 24 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 486 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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BCT Cutoff Trail Reports

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Oct 20, 2022 @ 1:41am
Oct 20, 2022
A layer of leaves but can still see trail features
May 23, 2021 @ 7:01am
May 23, 2021
Jun 21, 2020 @ 4:39am
Jun 21, 2020
Mar 2, 2019 @ 7:37pm
Mar 2, 2019
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Feb 16, 2019 @ 6:59am
Feb 16, 2019
Clear to packed snow to intermittent ice
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      Directions to bct-cutoff trailhead (42.618100, -71.101350)

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      1 Review & Comments

      coppokid
      Bridge at the end is down. Must seek alternate route!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is BCT Cutoff located?
      BCT Cutoff is located in Harold Parker State Forest, Andover, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Harold Parker State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.6181, -71.10135.
      ▼ How hard is BCT Cutoff?
      BCT Cutoff is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.647%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BCT Cutoff?
      BCT Cutoff has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 112 ft to 148 ft.
      ▼ Is BCT Cutoff a point to point trail?
      BCT Cutoff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is BCT Cutoff?
      BCT Cutoff is 2,433 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BCT Cutoff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BCT Cutoff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access BCT Cutoff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BCT Cutoff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BCT Cutoff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride BCT Cutoff. The trail is 2,433 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is BCT Cutoff?
      BCT Cutoff is a very popular trail. There have been 1,481 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,513 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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