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381 ft
Distance
-5 ft
Descent
00:00:18
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
352 ft
Altitude min
359 ft
Altitude max
359 ft
Altitude start
351 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
6.2%
Grade min
56 ft
Distance climb
154 ft
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
00:00:18
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Number Eight Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Vietnam Trail Network
    Milford, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #5316 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31651 in Trail Running
    • #24074 in Hiking
    • #1680 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Number Eight is a short but fun connector Trail between Knee Jerk and Fairbanks Trail, an important link to and from Three Ledges.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 913 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Number Eight

        ▼ Where is Number Eight located?
        Number Eight is located in Vietnam Trail Network, Milford, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Vietnam Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.16837, -71.49348.
        ▼ How hard is Number Eight?
        Number Eight 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 Number Eight?
        The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 352 ft to 359 ft.
        ▼ Is Number Eight a point to point trail?
        Number Eight is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Number Eight?
        Number Eight is 381 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Number Eight?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Number Eight. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Number Eight?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Number Eight are:
        • July (73 activities)
        • May (71 activities)
        • June (68 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Number Eight? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Number Eight are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Number Eight?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Number Eight. The trail is 381 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Number Eight?
        Number Eight is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,256 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,358 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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