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1,779 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-131 ft
Descent
00:01:20
Avg time
-129 ft
Altitude change
153 ft
Altitude min
281 ft
Altitude max
281 ft
Altitude start
153 ft
Altitude end
-7.248%
Grade
-23.52%
Grade max
1.949%
Grade min
262 ft
Distance climb
1,451 ft
Distance down
65 ft
Distance flat
00:01:20
Avg time

Oblique Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blue Hills Reservation
    Milton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #123572 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138095 in Trail Running
    • #139902 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,149 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #4,827 in Trail Running
    • #5,870 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    MA DCR

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Oblique Path is a 1,779 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Milton Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 2 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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Oblique Path Trail Reports

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Jan 12, 2026 @ 7:44am (America/New_York)
Jan 12, 2026
reporter Two trees down - one completely blocking trail
Apr 6, 2025 @ 7:46pm
Apr 6, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025 @ 1:03am
Apr 1, 2025
Mar 3, 2025 @ 8:00am
Mar 3, 2025
reporter Blue Hills Closed to Mountain Bikes for Month of March per DCR
Mar 3, 2025 @ 5:12am
Mar 3, 2025
reporter Trails closed month of March due to mud per DCR
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Directions to oblique-path trailhead (42.208670, -71.074890)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Oblique Path located?
      Oblique Path is located in Blue Hills Reservation, Milton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Blue Hills Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.20867, -71.07489.
      ▼ How hard is Oblique Path?
      Oblique Path is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.248%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Oblique Path?
      Oblique Path has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 131 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 153 ft to 281 ft.
      ▼ Is Oblique Path a point to point trail?
      Oblique Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Oblique Path?
      Oblique Path is 1,779 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Oblique Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Oblique Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Oblique Path?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Oblique Path are:
      • June (18 activities)
      • September (18 activities)
      • May (16 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Oblique Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Oblique Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Oblique Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Oblique Path. The trail is 1,779 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Oblique Path?
      Oblique Path is a moderately popular trail. There have been 622 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 624 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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