more stats
1,237 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:02:31
Avg time
18 ft
Altitude change
365 ft
Altitude min
405 ft
Altitude max
387 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-6.1%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
305 ft
Distance climb
581 ft
Distance down
348 ft
Distance flat
00:02:31
Avg time

Grunt Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
    Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52911 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70711 in Trail Running
    • #25044 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    DCR

The "Grunt" end of this trail is really the F. Gilbert Hills "Stone Staircase," which is a challenge to climb.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 219 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Grunt Link Trail Reports

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May 7, 2026 @ 2:41pm (America/New_York)
May 7, 2026
Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Los_Angeles)
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Apr 1, 2026 @ 2:00pm (America/New_York)
Apr 1, 2026
 Mud Season - Please avoid muddy trails
Jan 23, 2022 @ 9:29am
Jan 23, 2022
 Tree down
Nov 18, 2021 @ 11:21am
Nov 18, 2021
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail. Passable, but you'll need to push through fallen branches and debris.
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on May 7, 2026
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      41
      The Diamond Hunter @ Foxy Featured
      ★ 4.0 • 8 miles • 724 ft • 37 • Loop •
      Tie all the Black Diamond trials in Foxy together with fast flowy singletrack in between. Minimal fire...
      70
      Tour of F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
      24 miles • 2,179 ft • 50 •
      Just trying to put a three-hour ride together
      49
      Shut up Legs!!!
      14 miles • 1,280 ft • 30 •
      Do you like to ride bikes? This is good bike ride. It's kinda hard tho.
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      4 ★ 100%
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      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      prsalois4 prsalois4
      If you are doing the diamond hunter challenge at the end look for a stone staircase, you will have to carry your bike up it then go to the right

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Grunt Link located?
      Grunt Link 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 42.05987, -71.28805.
      ▼ How hard is Grunt Link?
      Grunt Link is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grunt Link?
      Grunt Link has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 365 ft to 405 ft.
      ▼ Is Grunt Link a point to point trail?
      Grunt Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Grunt Link?
      Grunt Link is 1,237 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grunt Link?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Grunt Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Grunt Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grunt Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grunt Link?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Grunt Link. The trail is 1,237 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Grunt Link?
      Grunt Link is a moderately popular trail. There have been 542 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 601 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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