more stats
436 ft
Distance
-60 ft
Descent
00:01:40
Avg time
-60 ft
Altitude change
342 ft
Altitude min
402 ft
Altitude max
402 ft
Altitude start
341 ft
Altitude end
-13.8%
Grade
-26.6%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
387 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:01:40
Avg time

Into the Briar Patch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Downhill Ski
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Knuckup Hill
    Wrentham, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Skiing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #194437 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80173 in Trail Running
    • #70404 in Hiking
    • #26144 in Snowshoeing
    • #35726 in Skiing
    • #8342 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #29446 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #4,011 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #1,959 in Trail Running
    • #1,653 in Hiking
    • #3,099 in Snowshoeing
    • #234 in Skiing
    • #129 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #1,724 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Town of Wrentham

A short very steep (over 30 degrees) drop down an old powerline, and then through a briar patch .... the thorns have been trimmed back significantly. Braking isn't a good idea after a certain point. Don't bail off the trail, or you will get cut There's a big jump at the bottom, which is rollable if you slow down enough.

Super janky and steep, surrounded by thorns - this is a gut check.

Probably not climbable.

Skiable in the winter with enough snow on it.

Access Info

Thorn warning at bottom of trail

Disclaimer

No motorized use allowed in Knuckup Hill area.

Tags
Family friendlyJumps
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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Into the Briar Patch Trail Reports

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Nov 18, 2023 @ 2:55am
Nov 18, 2023
 Wet leaves throughout. You get some serious props if you can clean this trail, at this point. Trail is fully trimmed, at least.
Sep 28, 2023 @ 11:00am
Sep 28, 2023
Top of the trail has been trimmed back. Bottom still needs to be trimmed. Ride at your own risk!
Oct 31, 2022 @ 5:59am
Oct 31, 2022
 Super sketchy ride, as always
Oct 29, 2022 @ 7:52am
Oct 29, 2022
 Blowdown at the bottom has been sawed and cleared. This steep trail is never in perfect shape, but today it was about as good as it will get.
Aug 6, 2022 @ 7:03am
Aug 6, 2022
 Freshly clipped. Dirt is nice and wet / compact (a rarity for this steep enduro line).
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Into the Briar Patch located?
      Into the Briar Patch is located in Knuckup Hill, Wrentham, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Knuckup Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.05567, -71.3301.
      ▼ How hard is Into the Briar Patch?
      Into the Briar Patch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Into the Briar Patch?
      The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 342 ft to 402 ft.
      ▼ Is Into the Briar Patch a point to point trail?
      Into the Briar Patch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Into the Briar Patch?
      Into the Briar Patch is 436 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Into the Briar Patch?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Into the Briar Patch. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Into the Briar Patch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Into the Briar Patch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Into the Briar Patch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Into the Briar Patch. The trail is 436 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Into the Briar Patch?
      Into the Briar Patch is a very popular trail. There have been 274 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 326 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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