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879 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:01:22
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
291 ft
Altitude min
323 ft
Altitude max
323 ft
Altitude start
308 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
7.7%
Grade min
289 ft
Distance climb
591 ft
Distance down
00:01:22
Avg time

Hard Knocks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Wrentham State Forest
    Wrentham, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 100 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #178712 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62920 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    DCR

Topography isn't close to being accurate on this app, compared to what's on the ground. Has two significant hills and a lot of rocks. Much better ridden in the direction indicated.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 30 miles avg distance
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Jun 16, 2023 @ 2:19pm
Jun 16, 2023
 Needs work. Tons of moto wear and tear
Nov 6, 2020 @ 6:12am
Nov 6, 2020
 Lots of loose rock. Not enjoyable on MTB.
Oct 6, 2020 @ 2:18pm
Oct 6, 2020
 reporter Some dry and rocky loose spots. HAB sometimes needed.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Knocks

        ▼ Where is Hard Knocks located?
        Hard Knocks is located in Wrentham State Forest, Wrentham, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Wrentham State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.03485, -71.33757.
        ▼ How hard is Hard Knocks?
        Hard Knocks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hard Knocks?
        Hard Knocks has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 291 ft to 323 ft.
        ▼ Is Hard Knocks a point to point trail?
        Hard Knocks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hard Knocks?
        Hard Knocks is 879 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hard Knocks?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hard Knocks. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hard Knocks?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hard Knocks are:
        • November (4 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
        • July (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Hard Knocks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hard Knocks are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hard Knocks?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Hard Knocks. The trail is 879 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hard Knocks?
        Hard Knocks is a very popular trail. There have been 69 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 84 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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