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2,963 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-186 ft
Descent
00:03:07
Avg time
-161 ft
Altitude change
176 ft
Altitude min
357 ft
Altitude max
337 ft
Altitude start
176 ft
Altitude end
-5.437%
Grade
-17.826%
Grade max
8.004%
Grade min
793 ft
Distance climb
1,881 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:03:07
Avg time
Houghton Path Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBlue Hills Reservation
Milton, Massachusetts -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerMA DCR
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Houghton Path is a 2,963 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Milton Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 26 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 64 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 309 rides
- Last: Nov 3, 2026
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(42.216220, -71.101270)
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