more stats
4,491 ft
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-100 ft
Descent
00:08:49
Avg time
-47 ft
Altitude change
750 ft
Altitude min
829 ft
Altitude max
825 ft
Altitude start
778 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
1,125 ft
Distance climb
2,093 ft
Distance down
1,273 ft
Distance flat
00:08:49
Avg time

Mountain Laurel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area
    Sturbridge, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112207 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101727 in Trail Running
    • #77486 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,972 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #3,093 in Trail Running
    • #2,038 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden

Description

Tags
DropsFamily friendlyRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 107 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Mountain Laurel Trail Reports

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Mar 31, 2026 @ 12:05pm (America/New_York)
Mar 31, 2026
Not approved
Tree down across trail
Jul 27, 2024 @ 2:37pm
Jul 27, 2024
Aug 15, 2020 @ 11:14am
Aug 15, 2020
Rejected
May 20, 2019 @ 6:14pm
May 20, 2019
reporter From Mt.Laurel connector to Raven Rookery is clear. From the intersection with Cow Stile to this point is partially flooded.
Apr 5, 2019 @ 5:49am
Apr 5, 2019
reporter Only ride the section linking between Mt. Laurel Connector and at the intersection to turn left to Continue on mt.laurel, go straight onto Raven...
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on Jul 27, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mountain Laurel located?
      Mountain Laurel is located in Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.08789, -72.11059.
      ▼ How hard is Mountain Laurel?
      Mountain Laurel is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mountain Laurel?
      Mountain Laurel has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 100 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 750 ft to 829 ft.
      ▼ Is Mountain Laurel a point to point trail?
      Mountain Laurel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mountain Laurel?
      Mountain Laurel is 4,491 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mountain Laurel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mountain Laurel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mountain Laurel?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mountain Laurel are:
      • July (9 activities)
      • November (8 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mountain Laurel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mountain Laurel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mountain Laurel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Mountain Laurel. The trail is 4,491 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mountain Laurel?
      Mountain Laurel is a very popular trail. There have been 404 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 389 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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