more stats
454 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:00:46
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
313 ft
Altitude min
345 ft
Altitude max
337 ft
Altitude start
313 ft
Altitude end
-5.201%
Grade
-15.877%
Grade max
15.123%
Grade min
76 ft
Distance climb
337 ft
Distance down
41 ft
Distance flat
00:00:46
Avg time

Optional Rocks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Vietnam Trail Network
    Milford, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 90 in Snowshoeing
    • 95 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #42537 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110210 in E-Biking
    • #99427 in Trail Running
    • #91454 in Hiking
    • #3968 in Snowshoeing
    • #9768 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #509 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #450 in E-Biking
    • #2,960 in Trail Running
    • #2,965 in Hiking
    • #405 in Snowshoeing
    • #125 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner

Optional Rocks is a short trail that traverses the spine of a big whaleback with a very steep 12 foot roll-down and small drop-off lower down on the trail. Only if you are comfortable with steep rollers

Access Info

Optional Rocks starts about fifty yards down from the Holliston Highway on Town Forest Trail, on the right, and spills out further down, around the sharp bend in Town Forest Trail.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 449 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 5,205 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Optional Rocks located?
      Optional Rocks 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 42.17584, -71.48565.
      ▼ How hard is Optional Rocks?
      Optional Rocks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.201%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Optional Rocks?
      Optional Rocks has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 313 ft to 345 ft.
      ▼ Is Optional Rocks a point to point trail?
      Optional Rocks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Optional Rocks?
      Optional Rocks is 454 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Optional Rocks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Optional Rocks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Optional Rocks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Optional Rocks are:
      • August (263 activities)
      • October (250 activities)
      • May (230 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Optional Rocks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Optional Rocks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Optional Rocks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Optional Rocks. The trail is 454 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Optional Rocks?
      Optional Rocks is a very popular trail. There have been 11,368 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,619 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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