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869 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
00:01:23
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
00:01:23
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Rootball Extra Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harold Parker State Forest
    Andover, Massachusetts
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  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112741 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52453 in Trail Running
    • #25463 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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        Directions to rootball-extra trailhead (42.611020, -71.087800)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rootball Extra

        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.

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