more stats
1,033 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
00:02:02
Avg time
62 ft
Altitude change
168 ft
Altitude min
230 ft
Altitude max
168 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
1.7%
Grade max
11.6%
Grade min
1,004 ft
Distance climb
30 ft
Distance flat
00:02:02
Avg time

Outer Madden Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blue Hills Reservation
    Milton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115812 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53332 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    MA DCR

Somewhat technical bit of singletrack that's a fun alternative to the doubletrack of Duck Pool Trail. Eastern end features a small, rollable boulder.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 122 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 788 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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      Directions to outer-madden trailhead (42.201400, -71.087400)
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      1 Review & Comments

      OttaCee OttaCee
      Great singletrack alternative over climbing the blown out doubletrack. Would caution there’s a lot of sharp rocks that will cut down a tire

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Outer Madden located?
      Outer Madden 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 42.2014, -71.0874.
      ▼ How hard is Outer Madden?
      Outer Madden is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Madden?
      Outer Madden has 60 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 168 ft to 230 ft.
      ▼ Is Outer Madden a point to point trail?
      Outer Madden is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Outer Madden?
      Outer Madden is 1,033 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer Madden?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outer Madden. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Outer Madden?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Outer Madden are:
      • June (66 activities)
      • May (65 activities)
      • October (59 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Outer Madden? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Madden are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outer Madden?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Outer Madden. The trail is 1,033 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Outer Madden?
      Outer Madden is a very popular trail. There have been 3,374 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,679 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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