more stats
958 ft
Distance
-38 ft
Descent
00:01:19
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
1,050 ft
Altitude min
1,091 ft
Altitude max
1,091 ft
Altitude start
1,050 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
10 ft
Distance climb
341 ft
Distance down
607 ft
Distance flat
00:01:19
Avg time

Pond Skipper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brimfield State Forest
    Brimfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81385 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109031 in E-Biking
    • #337000 in Trail Running
    • #357130 in Hiking
    • #35292 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,389 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #436 in E-Biking
    • #10,763 in Trail Running
    • #13,265 in Hiking
    • #1,336 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    DCR

Pond Skipper is a single track connector trail that avoids a major loss in elevation

Tags
Lake

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 215 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pond Skipper located?
      Pond Skipper is located in Brimfield State Forest, Brimfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Brimfield State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.10485, -72.23289.
      ▼ How hard is Pond Skipper?
      Pond Skipper is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pond Skipper?
      The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,050 ft to 1,091 ft.
      ▼ Is Pond Skipper a point to point trail?
      Pond Skipper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pond Skipper?
      Pond Skipper is 958 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pond Skipper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pond Skipper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pond Skipper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pond Skipper are:
      • September (22 activities)
      • November (20 activities)
      • April (18 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Pond Skipper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pond Skipper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pond Skipper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Pond Skipper. The trail is 958 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pond Skipper?
      Pond Skipper is a very popular trail. There have been 806 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 776 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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