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3,665 ft
Distance
-512 ft
Descent
00:04:51
Avg time
-512 ft
Altitude change
671 ft
Altitude min
1,183 ft
Altitude max
1,183 ft
Altitude start
673 ft
Altitude end
-14%
Grade
-37.8%
Grade max
-2.7%
Grade min
3,665 ft
Distance down
00:04:51
Avg time

Billy Badger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Thunder Mountain Bike Park
    Charlemont, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2563 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Jon Schaefer

Narrow trail more like classic MTB, with lots of rocks and roots. Some tight turns through the forest. The trail starts to become more like a modern trail with berms and engineered rock drops.

Most of this trail is skiable in the winter, and is a fun glade run that throws various challenges at you. Starting off narrow with zero room to stray from the line, it later opens up into a widely-spaced, steeper glade that concludes by dropping you off a small cliff and onto the Hawleywood MTB trail (which can then be used to ski back to base .... 2 of the jumps are airable on skis). You will encounter a few small rock drops and fun skiable berms. Single diamond difficulty in the winter.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 rides
  • 29 miles average
6 Months
  • 182 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • 1,093 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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        Directions to billy-badger trailhead (42.613140, -72.875750)
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        7:24 | 280 | Oct 31, 2022 , Charlemont
        My Favorite Tech || Thunder Mountain Bike Park
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        7:08 | 141 | Aug 14, 2021 , Charlemont
        youtuber Billy Badger Opening Day 2020
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        4:57 | 571 | Jun 17, 2020 , Charlemont
        youtuber A Lap on Billy Badger at Thunder Mtn Bike Park
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        4:12 | 411 | Jul 29, 2019 , Charlemont
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Billy Badger

        ▼ Where is Billy Badger located?
        Billy Badger is located in Thunder Mountain Bike Park, Charlemont, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Thunder Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.61314, -72.87575.
        ▼ How hard is Billy Badger?
        Billy Badger is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Billy Badger?
        The trail has 512 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 671 ft to 1,183 ft.
        ▼ Is Billy Badger a point to point trail?
        Yes, Billy Badger is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Billy Badger?
        Billy Badger is 3,665 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Billy Badger?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Billy Badger. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Billy Badger?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Billy Badger are:
        • July (130 activities)
        • August (62 activities)
        • October (59 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Billy Badger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Billy Badger are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Billy Badger?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Billy Badger. The trail is 3,665 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Billy Badger?
        Billy Badger is a very popular trail. There have been 6,449 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,439 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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