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1,434 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:04:05
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
409 ft
Altitude min
436 ft
Altitude max
432 ft
Altitude start
420 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
456 ft
Distance climb
627 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
00:04:05
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Gryffindor Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Potter Hill Trails
    Grafton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #16224 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18557 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Grafton Land Trust and MA DFW

Gryffindor is a fun, modestly technical singletrack trail flowing through the forest down to the Martha Deering Access Road. The trail surface is generally firm with seasonal leaf cover.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 200 rides
  • Last: Aug 13, 2026
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Gryffindor Trail Reports

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Apr 21, 2026 @ 9:52am (America/New_York)
Apr 21, 2026
Nov 17, 2025 @ 9:18am (America/New_York)
Nov 17, 2025
 Trail rides fine now, but is going to need some trimming come the springtime.
Jun 21, 2022 @ 1:42pm
Jun 21, 2022
 Starting to be overgrown
Aug 11, 2019 @ 5:02am
Aug 11, 2019
 reporter Gryffindor is in great shape except for one fairly large tree down about half way down. Too big to hop but easy to climb over. In places the...
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Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gryffindor

        ▼ Where is Gryffindor located?
        Gryffindor is located in Potter Hill Trails, Grafton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Potter Hill Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.21286, -71.72826.
        ▼ How hard is Gryffindor?
        Gryffindor is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gryffindor?
        Gryffindor has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 409 ft to 436 ft.
        ▼ Is Gryffindor a point to point trail?
        Gryffindor is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Gryffindor?
        Gryffindor is 1,434 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gryffindor?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Gryffindor. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Gryffindor? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gryffindor are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Gryffindor?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Gryffindor. The trail is 1,434 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Gryffindor?
        Gryffindor is a very popular trail. There have been 502 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 541 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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