more stats
3,247 ft
Distance
137 ft
Climb
-225 ft
Descent
00:13:43
Avg time
-88 ft
Altitude change
252 ft
Altitude min
438 ft
Altitude max
340 ft
Altitude start
252 ft
Altitude end
-2.708%
Grade
-28.926%
Grade max
23.542%
Grade min
1,358 ft
Distance climb
1,804 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:13:43
Avg time

Hancock Hill Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blue Hills Reservation
    Milton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 20 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #151905 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148455 in Trail Running
    • #157114 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,504 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #5,275 in Trail Running
    • #6,758 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    MA DCR

Steep climb (might have to hike-a-bike) to start then technical rock descending

Tags
Hike-a-bike

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 56 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Hancock Hill Path Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Apr 6, 2025 @ 7:46pm
Apr 6, 2025
reporter
Apr 1, 2025 @ 1:03am
Apr 1, 2025
Mar 3, 2025 @ 8:00am
Mar 3, 2025
reporter Blue Hills Closed to Mountain Bikes for Month of March per DCR
Mar 3, 2025 @ 5:11am
Mar 3, 2025
reporter Trails closed month of March due to mud per DCR
Mar 31, 2024 @ 11:05pm
Mar 31, 2024
more »
Status:
on Apr 6, 2025
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (138)
close
      Directions to hancock-hill-path trailhead (42.216040, -71.098940)

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Hancock Hill Path yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Hancock Hill Path yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      5 miles • 498 ft • 23 • Out & Back •
      The Breakneck Ledge mountain bike route at Blue Hills Preserve is a challenging 4.5 mile route that...
      ★ 2.0 • 32 miles • 5,457 ft • 31 •
      This is a copy of the TARC DRB 50k race route
      5.0 ★★★★★
      1 Ratings
      5 ★ 100%
      4 ★
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      nmerksamer nmerksamer
      One super steep section and two difficult loose rock gardens with some exposure. Imagine a more difficult version of Coon Hollow, but not as much vertical

      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hancock Hill Path located?
      Hancock Hill Path is located in Blue Hills Reservation, Milton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Blue Hills Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.21604, -71.09894.
      ▼ How hard is Hancock Hill Path?
      Hancock Hill Path is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.708%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hancock Hill Path?
      Hancock Hill Path has 137 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 225 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 252 ft to 438 ft.
      ▼ Is Hancock Hill Path a point to point trail?
      Hancock Hill Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hancock Hill Path?
      Hancock Hill Path is 3,247 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hancock Hill Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hancock Hill Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hancock Hill Path?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hancock Hill Path are:
      • May (3 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hancock Hill Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hancock Hill Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hancock Hill Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Hancock Hill Path. The trail is 3,247 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hancock Hill Path?
      Hancock Hill Path is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 131 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 138 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.