more stats
1,217 ft
Distance
-131 ft
Descent
00:02:43
Avg time
-132 ft
Altitude change
271 ft
Altitude min
403 ft
Altitude max
403 ft
Altitude start
272 ft
Altitude end
-10.9%
Grade
-29.3%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
919 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:02:43
Avg time

Blockhead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Knuckup Hill
    Wrentham, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #12337 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103908 in Trail Running
    • #76488 in Hiking
    • #32223 in Snowshoeing
    • #9538 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #32602 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #123 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #3,193 in Trail Running
    • #1,977 in Hiking
    • #4,499 in Snowshoeing
    • #211 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #2,337 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Wrentham

Starts with a small cement block drop at the top by the water tower.

Walk before you ride for the first time Intense DH trail. Most of the features can be avoided, and this would drop the difficulty down to a single diamond.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 86 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
Status:
on May 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blockhead located?
      Blockhead is located in Knuckup Hill, Wrentham, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Knuckup Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.05592, -71.33063.
      ▼ How hard is Blockhead?
      Blockhead is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 10.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blockhead?
      The trail has 131 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 271 ft to 403 ft.
      ▼ Is Blockhead a point to point trail?
      Yes, Blockhead is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blockhead?
      Blockhead is 1,217 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blockhead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blockhead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blockhead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blockhead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blockhead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Blockhead. The trail is 1,217 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blockhead?
      Blockhead is a very popular trail. There have been 243 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 277 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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