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1.6 miles
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:31:12
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
126 ft
Altitude min
168 ft
Altitude max
146 ft
Altitude start
167 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
3,248 ft
Distance climb
2,119 ft
Distance down
2,913 ft
Distance flat
00:31:12
Avg time

Black Ops Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harold Parker State Forest
    Andover, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #7452 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92022 in Trail Running
    • #90351 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

If you want to practice your technical skills, ride this trail.

North to South - A lot harder this way, you can descend at the beginning, but as soon as you get into the real trail, the rollers are difficult to climb. Newbies to this trail may want to hit the trail in the other direction (the intended direction).

South to North - More fun this way, you can hit most of the rollers easier but there is more (non technical) climbing at the end.

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 334 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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Sep 25, 2024 @ 1:25pm
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Dec 10, 2023 @ 7:15am
Dec 10, 2023
tree down on beginning of trail
Sep 11, 2022 @ 9:34am
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Sep 18, 2021 @ 2:30pm
Sep 18, 2021
In good condition
Feb 17, 2021 @ 1:48pm
Feb 17, 2021
Trail is pretty much unrideable
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on Sep 25, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to black-ops trailhead (42.626070, -71.070680)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Black Ops

        Where is Black Ops located?
        Black Ops 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 42.62607, -71.07068.
        How hard is Black Ops?
        Black Ops is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Black Ops?
        Black Ops has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 126 ft to 168 ft.
        Is Black Ops a point to point trail?
        Black Ops is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Black Ops?
        Black Ops is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Black Ops?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Ops. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Black Ops?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black Ops are:
        • June (32 activities)
        • August (29 activities)
        • April (27 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Black Ops? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Ops are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Black Ops?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride Black Ops. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Black Ops?
        Black Ops is a very popular trail. There have been 1,066 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,057 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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