more stats
676 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
00:00:44
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
314 ft
Altitude min
325 ft
Altitude max
314 ft
Altitude start
325 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
0.9%
Grade max
2.3%
Grade min
676 ft
Distance climb
00:00:44
Avg time

Link 8 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Hopkinton State Park
    Hopkinton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #178939 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #124991 in Trail Running
    • #326114 in Hiking
    • #24598 in Horseback
    • #26431 in Snowshoeing
    • #29594 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #3,113 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #4,232 in Trail Running
    • #12,245 in Hiking
    • #668 in Horseback
    • #3,149 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,744 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation

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Link 8 is a 676 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Hopkinton Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 12 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 129 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Link 8 Trail Reports

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Apr 10, 2023 @ 3:37am
Apr 10, 2023
Oct 31, 2020 @ 6:18am
Oct 31, 2020
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Mar 9, 2020 @ 2:42pm
Mar 9, 2020
 reporter Dry and dusty.
Jan 19, 2020 @ 12:26pm
Jan 19, 2020
 reporter Snow covered with minimal tracks
May 7, 2018 @ 6:12pm
May 7, 2018
 reporter Trails are dry and in good condition. Main trails are well “groomed” and secondary trails have not been blown or raked but very rideable.
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on Apr 10, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Link 8 located?
      Link 8 is located in Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Hopkinton State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.26138, -71.51011.
      ▼ How hard is Link 8?
      Link 8 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Link 8?
      Link 8 has 12 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 314 ft to 325 ft.
      ▼ Is Link 8 a point to point trail?
      Link 8 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Link 8?
      Link 8 is 676 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Link 8?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Link 8. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Link 8? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Link 8 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Link 8?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Link 8. The trail is 676 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Link 8?
      Link 8 is a very popular trail. There have been 657 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 762 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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