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1.6 miles
Distance
284 ft
Climb
-148 ft
Descent
00:20:08
Avg time
136 ft
Altitude change
322 ft
Altitude min
459 ft
Altitude max
322 ft
Altitude start
459 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
4,482 ft
Distance climb
2,470 ft
Distance down
1,752 ft
Distance flat
00:20:08
Avg time

Koala Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area
    Ludlow, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36197 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16056 in Trail Running
    • #26673 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Classic New England single track

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Koala Trail Reports

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Nov 1, 2025 @ 12:45pm (America/New_York)
Nov 1, 2025
 Tree
Nov 1, 2025 @ 12:33pm (America/New_York)
Nov 1, 2025
 Tree across trail
Nov 1, 2025 @ 12:28pm (America/New_York)
Nov 1, 2025
Tree down across trail
May 29, 2025 @ 3:04pm
May 29, 2025
 Great conditions on most trails . One of the trails which name fails me had a ton of branches and brush in trail. I stopped many times to remove ....
Mar 13, 2024 @ 6:39am
Mar 13, 2024
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on Nov 1, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Koala located?
      Koala is located in Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area, Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.20149, -72.45663.
      ▼ How hard is Koala?
      Koala is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Koala?
      Koala has 284 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 148 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 322 ft to 459 ft.
      ▼ Is Koala a point to point trail?
      Koala is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Koala?
      Koala is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Koala?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Koala. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Koala?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Koala are:
      • May (18 activities)
      • July (11 activities)
      • September (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Koala? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Koala are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Koala?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Koala. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Koala?
      Koala is a very popular trail. There have been 954 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 989 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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