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1.1 miles
Distance
191 ft
Climb
-247 ft
Descent
00:16:38
Avg time
-55 ft
Altitude change
380 ft
Altitude min
546 ft
Altitude max
499 ft
Altitude start
443 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
22.9%
Grade min
1,913 ft
Distance climb
2,464 ft
Distance down
1,516 ft
Distance flat
00:16:38
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Flat Rock Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sawmill Hills
    Northampton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49841 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31764 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

Flat Rock is a difficult trail with some big exposed rock slabs at the start from Old Carriage Trail . The long smooth rocks provide a bit of relief from the jumble of roots and rocks that are the rest of Sawmill. The is a significant rock garden gully near the end where it joins White Trail. The area in between has a nice mix of flow and achievable technical features.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 87 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 642 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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Apr 21, 2025 @ 10:55am
Apr 21, 2025
 Very technical chunky rocks
Sep 23, 2024 @ 2:44pm
Sep 23, 2024
 reporter second tree down
Sep 23, 2024 @ 2:39pm
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Aug 3, 2023 @ 2:40am
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        Directions to flat-rock trailhead (42.320560, -72.708480)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        42
        Challenging loop at Sawmill
        ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 743 ft • 21 • Loop •
        This is a challenging but not impossible loop that showcases a lot of what Sawmill has to offer. expect...
        11
        New Fun Sawmill Loop
        6 miles • 633 ft • 3 •
        This is a fun new loop I rode today.
        13
        ChartPak Single Track
        6 miles • 812 ft • 7 •
        This route should be clear of the cutting in Sawmill as of Spring .
        3.9 ★★★★★
        7 Ratings
        5 ★ 14%
        4 ★ 71%
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        2 ★ 14%
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Flat Rock located?
        Flat Rock is located in Sawmill Hills, Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Sawmill Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.32056, -72.70848.
        ▼ How hard is Flat Rock?
        Flat Rock is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flat Rock?
        Flat Rock has 191 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 247 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 380 ft to 546 ft.
        ▼ Is Flat Rock a point to point trail?
        Flat Rock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Flat Rock?
        Flat Rock is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flat Rock?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Flat Rock. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Flat Rock? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flat Rock are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Flat Rock?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Flat Rock. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Flat Rock?
        Flat Rock is a very popular trail. There have been 1,821 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,794 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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