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2,730 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:05:24
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
166 ft
Altitude min
181 ft
Altitude max
177 ft
Altitude start
180 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
5.4%
Grade min
968 ft
Distance climb
856 ft
Distance down
906 ft
Distance flat
00:05:24
Avg time

RFT Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blue Hills Reservation
    Milton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53603 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155812 in Trail Running
    • #139026 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #769 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #5,547 in Trail Running
    • #5,806 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    MA DCR

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AI Generated Description

RFT is a 2,730 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Milton Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 167 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,103 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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RFT Trail Reports

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Jun 15, 2025 @ 8:15am
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Apr 6, 2025 @ 7:46pm
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Mar 3, 2025
 reporter Blue Hills Closed to Mountain Bikes for Month of March per DCR
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on Jun 15, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Directions to rft trailhead (42.199060, -71.069410)
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      RFT Ponky
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      2:57 | 334 | May 10, 2022 , Milton
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      3:08 | 708 | Dec 9, 2019 , Milton

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is RFT located?
      RFT 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 42.19906, -71.06941.
      ▼ How hard is RFT?
      RFT is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for RFT?
      RFT has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 166 ft to 181 ft.
      ▼ Is RFT a point to point trail?
      RFT is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is RFT?
      RFT is 2,730 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on RFT?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on RFT. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride RFT?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride RFT are:
      • June (89 activities)
      • May (79 activities)
      • October (75 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access RFT? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to RFT are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride RFT?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride RFT. The trail is 2,730 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is RFT?
      RFT is a very popular trail. There have been 4,493 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,852 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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