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1,991 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:03:31
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
136 ft
Altitude min
188 ft
Altitude max
136 ft
Altitude start
144 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-11%
Grade max
7.1%
Grade min
1,125 ft
Distance climb
682 ft
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:03:31
Avg time

Overbrook Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stony Brook Reservation
    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #167137 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67095 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

Fun and somewhat narrow paved path. Some inconsistencies exist in the paving.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 93 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Mar 15, 2023 @ 9:56am
Mar 15, 2023
 Pretty bad, erosion on both sides of the path leading downhill
Apr 13, 2022 @ 11:22am
Apr 13, 2022
Oct 21, 2020 @ 1:57pm
Oct 21, 2020
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Overbrook Path

        ▼ Where is Overbrook Path located?
        Overbrook Path is located in Stony Brook Reservation, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Stony Brook Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.26007, -71.14518.
        ▼ How hard is Overbrook Path?
        Overbrook Path is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Overbrook Path?
        Overbrook Path has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 136 ft to 188 ft.
        ▼ Is Overbrook Path a point to point trail?
        Overbrook Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
        ▼ How long is Overbrook Path?
        Overbrook Path is 1,991 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Overbrook Path?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Overbrook Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Overbrook Path?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Overbrook Path are:
        • July (9 activities)
        • December (4 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Overbrook Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Overbrook Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Overbrook Path?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Overbrook Path. The trail is 1,991 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Overbrook Path?
        Overbrook Path is a very popular trail. There have been 196 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 198 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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