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1,240 ft
Distance
-42 ft
Descent
00:01:15
Avg time
-44 ft
Altitude change
323 ft
Altitude min
367 ft
Altitude max
367 ft
Altitude start
325 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-9.5%
Grade max
1,053 ft
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:01:15
Avg time

Forge Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Franklin State Forest
    Franklin, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 80 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #203181 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66928 in Hiking
    • #1278 in Dirtbiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Easy Intermediate Trail to help take you away from the dust of the fire roads.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Forge Path

        ▼ Where is Forge Path located?
        Forge Path is located in Franklin State Forest, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Franklin State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.07623, -71.44206.
        ▼ How hard is Forge Path?
        Forge Path is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forge Path?
        The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 323 ft to 367 ft.
        ▼ Is Forge Path a point to point trail?
        Forge Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Forge Path?
        Forge Path is 1,240 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forge Path?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Forge Path. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Forge Path?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Forge Path are:
        • October (2 activities)
        • May (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Forge Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forge Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Forge Path?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Forge Path. The trail is 1,240 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Forge Path?
        Forge Path is a very popular trail. There have been 32 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 32 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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