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2,156 ft
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:06:37
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
337 ft
Altitude min
411 ft
Altitude max
387 ft
Altitude start
354 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-22.1%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
945 ft
Distance climb
1,083 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:06:37
Avg time

Blasting Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
    Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 75 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #111517 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25232 in E-Biking
    • #21050 in Trail Running
    • #19779 in Hiking
    • #789 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    DCR

Trail used by both MTB and Dirt Bikes. One direction for dirt bikes but MTB can ride either direction - although the preferred direction is the same as the dirt bikes. There is a very tough rooty climb on this trail that leads to another tough ledge climb. Successfully get all the way on top of the ledge for great views. From the top of the ledge the moto trail goes down the granite slope. Alternatively, if you dive into the treeline at the top of the ledge, there is another way down that may be a bit more fun for MTB.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 58 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 740 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Blasting Trail Reports

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May 7, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/New_York)
May 7, 2026
Apr 14, 2026 @ 7:07pm (America/New_York)
Apr 14, 2026
Totally dry (please note that these mass "trail closed" reports are inaccurate). Parts of trail are chewed / janked up from longtime moto use.
Apr 1, 2026 @ 2:00pm (America/New_York)
Apr 1, 2026
Mud Season - Please avoid muddy trails
Nov 21, 2022 @ 12:23am
Nov 21, 2022
Sep 8, 2022 @ 10:27am
Sep 8, 2022
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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        Directions to blasting trailhead (42.066430, -71.288230)

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        14 miles 1,280 ft 30
        Do you like to ride bikes? This is good bike ride. It's kinda hard tho.
        6 miles 721 ft 13 Loop
        This is the official moto loop at F. Gilbert State Park. Many of these trails are more fun on at mountain...

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        Where is Blasting located?
        Blasting is located in F. Gilbert Hills State Forest, Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the F. Gilbert Hills State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.06643, -71.28823.
        How hard is Blasting?
        Blasting is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Blasting?
        Blasting has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 337 ft to 411 ft.
        Is Blasting a point to point trail?
        Yes, Blasting is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Blasting?
        Blasting is 2,156 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Blasting?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Blasting. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Blasting? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blasting are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Blasting?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Blasting. The trail is 2,156 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Blasting?
        Blasting is a very popular trail. There have been 1,668 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,705 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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