more stats
3,294 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:06:48
Avg time
40 ft
Altitude change
256 ft
Altitude min
326 ft
Altitude max
258 ft
Altitude start
299 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
906 ft
Distance climb
663 ft
Distance down
1,696 ft
Distance flat
00:06:48
Avg time

Papa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    West Hill Dam
    Uxbridge, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 85 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #52614 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106892 in Trail Running
    • #109897 in Hiking
    • #2555 in Snowshoeing
    • #25706 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #729 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #3,357 in Trail Running
    • #4,103 in Hiking
    • #335 in Snowshoeing
    • #953 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    US Army Corps of Engineers New England District

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AI Generated Description

Papa is a 3,294 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Uxbridge Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 69 ft green climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 14 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 550 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 4,269 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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on Sep 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to papa trailhead (42.109030, -71.599990)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      Clearly a new trail that needs some breaking in, but very good

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Papa located?
      Papa is located in West Hill Dam, Uxbridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the West Hill Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.10903, -71.59999.
      ▼ How hard is Papa?
      Papa is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Papa?
      Papa has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 256 ft to 326 ft.
      ▼ Is Papa a point to point trail?
      Papa is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Papa?
      Papa is 3,294 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Papa?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Papa. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Papa? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Papa are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Papa?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Papa. The trail is 3,294 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Papa?
      Papa is a very popular trail. There have been 10,355 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,566 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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