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1.1 miles
Distance
168 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:11:28
Avg time
94 ft
Altitude change
341 ft
Altitude min
445 ft
Altitude max
341 ft
Altitude start
436 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
2,969 ft
Distance climb
1,335 ft
Distance down
1,532 ft
Distance flat
00:11:28
Avg time

Middle Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upton State Forest
    Upton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 100 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #129567 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85954 in Trail Running
    • #25358 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Mass DCR

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Middle Rd is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Upton Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 168 ft blue climb. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 130 rides
  • Last: Aug 13, 2026
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Middle Rd Trail Reports

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Apr 10, 2026 @ 9:44pm (America/New_York)
Apr 10, 2026
 A lot of wet sections on the north side (up hill side) of middle road right now. Some have ways to go around but a number of wet sections do not...
Mar 27, 2026 @ 11:00am (America/New_York)
Mar 27, 2026
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Aug 30, 2025 @ 11:09am
Aug 30, 2025
 reporter trees have been cleared
May 24, 2025 @ 9:11am
May 24, 2025
 A large tree down across the trail right at the junction with the trail heading up to Park Road. Another, hoppable, log across the trail closer to...
May 24, 2025 @ 8:22am
May 24, 2025
 tree across trail
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        Directions to middle-rd trailhead (42.195880, -71.596210)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Rd

        ▼ Where is Middle Rd located?
        Middle Rd is located in Upton State Forest, Upton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Upton State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.19588, -71.59621.
        ▼ How hard is Middle Rd?
        Middle Rd is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Middle Rd?
        Middle Rd has 168 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 341 ft to 445 ft.
        ▼ Is Middle Rd a point to point trail?
        Middle Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Middle Rd?
        Middle Rd is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Middle Rd?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Middle Rd. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Middle Rd?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Middle Rd are:
        • July (13 activities)
        • November (10 activities)
        • May (7 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Middle Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Middle Rd?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Middle Rd. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Middle Rd?
        Middle Rd is a very popular trail. There have been 488 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 492 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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