more stats
860 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:00:16
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
140 ft
Altitude min
152 ft
Altitude max
140 ft
Altitude start
144 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
377 ft
Distance climb
256 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:00:16
Avg time

Flag Pole Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Francis William Bird Park
    Walpole, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #264402 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #380725 in Trail Running
    • #375105 in Hiking
    • #26321 in Snowshoeing
    • #29523 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #7,999 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #12,980 in Trail Running
    • #13,651 in Hiking
    • #3,136 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,735 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Open grassy trail that takes you to the highest point in Bird Park, and down from it.

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Family friendly

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flag Pole located?
      Flag Pole is located in Francis William Bird Park, Walpole, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Francis William Bird Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.15694, -71.21824.
      ▼ How hard is Flag Pole?
      Flag Pole is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flag Pole?
      Flag Pole has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 140 ft to 152 ft.
      ▼ Is Flag Pole a point to point trail?
      Flag Pole is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Flag Pole?
      Flag Pole is 860 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flag Pole?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flag Pole. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Flag Pole? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flag Pole are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flag Pole?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Flag Pole. The trail is 860 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Flag Pole?
      Flag Pole is a moderately popular trail. There have been 14 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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