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1.2 miles
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-249 ft
Descent
00:10:31
Avg time
-160 ft
Altitude change
321 ft
Altitude min
519 ft
Altitude max
481 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-27%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
1,594 ft
Distance climb
3,087 ft
Distance down
1,460 ft
Distance flat
00:10:31
Avg time

Nuthatch Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upton State Forest
    Upton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #139757 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37832 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Mass DCR

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AI Generated Description

Nuthatch Trail 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 91 ft blue climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 109 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Nuthatch Trail Trail Reports

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Apr 10, 2026 @ 9:41pm (America/New_York)
Apr 10, 2026
 A few trees down at the top of the hill then another one down a ways in past the connector to westboro road. A number of wet areas between the top...
Nov 13, 2025 @ 9:00am (America/New_York)
Nov 13, 2025
Apr 19, 2025 @ 6:55am
Apr 19, 2025
Feb 3, 2023 @ 7:35am
Feb 3, 2023
 reporter Trees have been cleared.
Sep 10, 2022 @ 11:52am
Sep 10, 2022
 A number of blowdowns along this trail that have resulted in trail traffic going off the trail to get around them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nuthatch Trail located?
      Nuthatch Trail 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 42.1996, -71.60274.
      ▼ How hard is Nuthatch Trail?
      Nuthatch Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nuthatch Trail?
      Nuthatch Trail has 91 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 249 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 321 ft to 519 ft.
      ▼ Is Nuthatch Trail a point to point trail?
      Nuthatch Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nuthatch Trail?
      Nuthatch Trail is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nuthatch Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nuthatch Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nuthatch Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nuthatch Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nuthatch Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Nuthatch Trail. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nuthatch Trail?
      Nuthatch Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 288 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 306 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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