more stats
869 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
00:01:10
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
111 ft
Altitude min
120 ft
Altitude max
111 ft
Altitude start
121 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
5.6%
Grade min
367 ft
Distance climb
62 ft
Distance down
417 ft
Distance flat
00:01:10
Avg time

Rootball Extra Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harold Parker State Forest
    Andover, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #4946 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129024 in Trail Running
    • #99949 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #41 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #4,417 in Trail Running
    • #3,451 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

Plenty of rock slabs to ride up or down depending which way you go.

Tags
Rock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 15 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 436 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 2,718 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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on Mar 28, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

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      A fun compact rock playground. Hit earlier in the ride, if you can.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rootball Extra located?
      Rootball Extra is located in Harold Parker State Forest, Andover, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Harold Parker State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.61102, -71.0878.
      ▼ How hard is Rootball Extra?
      Rootball Extra is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rootball Extra?
      Rootball Extra has 9 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 111 ft to 120 ft.
      ▼ Is Rootball Extra a point to point trail?
      Rootball Extra is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rootball Extra?
      Rootball Extra is 869 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rootball Extra?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rootball Extra. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rootball Extra? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rootball Extra are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rootball Extra?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rootball Extra. The trail is 869 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rootball Extra?
      Rootball Extra is a very popular trail. There have been 8,263 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,181 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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