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1,214 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:04:09
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
313 ft
Altitude min
338 ft
Altitude max
325 ft
Altitude start
312 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-14.1%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
492 ft
Distance climb
459 ft
Distance down
259 ft
Distance flat
00:04:09
Avg time

Bishop's Ledge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beaver Brook North
    Waltham, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #273382 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #213600 in Trail Running
    • #356459 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #8,497 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #7,033 in Trail Running
    • #13,255 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Bishop's Ledge is a 1,214 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Waltham Massachusetts. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Bishop's Ledge Trail Reports

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Sep 18, 2024 @ 3:07pm
Sep 18, 2024
 East side of Trail is significantly covered by leaves and plant growth part to find it west side is fine and good!
Apr 29, 2024 @ 10:11am
Apr 29, 2024
 No blowdowns or overgrowth remain.
May 22, 2023 @ 6:06pm
May 22, 2023
 Not well marked paths. A bit overgrown but doable
Apr 28, 2022 @ 11:03pm
Apr 28, 2022
 Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      mappermook mappermook
      So this trail is somewhat deceptively mapped - it's actually an out-and-back, with a quick turnaround in the small ledge zone. There aren't 2 separate paths going out and coming back - you use the same one. I was super confused before I realized this.
      Bronsonpeet
      Don’t bother. Nothing ledgy or fun about it. Overgrown.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bishop's Ledge located?
      Bishop's Ledge is located in Beaver Brook North, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Beaver Brook North trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.40355, -71.22443.
      ▼ How hard is Bishop's Ledge?
      Bishop's Ledge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bishop's Ledge?
      Bishop's Ledge has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 313 ft to 338 ft.
      ▼ Is Bishop's Ledge a point to point trail?
      Bishop's Ledge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bishop's Ledge?
      Bishop's Ledge is 1,214 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bishop's Ledge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bishop's Ledge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bishop's Ledge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bishop's Ledge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bishop's Ledge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Bishop's Ledge. The trail is 1,214 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bishop's Ledge?
      Bishop's Ledge is a moderately popular trail. There have been 150 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 227 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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