more stats
2,062 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:03:43
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
1,175 ft
Altitude min
1,219 ft
Altitude max
1,214 ft
Altitude start
1,177 ft
Altitude end
-1.798%
Grade
-21.69%
Grade max
4.276%
Grade min
549 ft
Distance climb
1,219 ft
Distance down
267 ft
Distance flat
00:03:43
Avg time

Rotten Apple Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pittsfield State Forest
    Pittsfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49517 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5723 in E-Biking
    • #86788 in Trail Running
    • #101971 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #671 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #10 in E-Biking
    • #2,283 in Trail Running
    • #3,604 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Kind of muddy at times, leads to the entrance across from the Apple's house.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 451 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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on May 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rotten-apple trailhead (42.491620, -73.288440)

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      1 Review & Comments

      brett_cook
      Very bouncy/choppy in spots due to roots. But makes a good loop combined with other trails. Definitely can be quite muddy if we have had a lot of rain!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rotten Apple located?
      Rotten Apple is located in Pittsfield State Forest, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.49162, -73.28844.
      ▼ How hard is Rotten Apple?
      Rotten Apple is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.798%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rotten Apple?
      Rotten Apple has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,175 ft to 1,219 ft.
      ▼ How long is Rotten Apple?
      Rotten Apple is 2,062 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rotten Apple?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rotten Apple. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rotten Apple? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rotten Apple are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rotten Apple?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Rotten Apple. The trail is 2,062 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rotten Apple?
      Rotten Apple is a very popular trail. There have been 3,101 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,213 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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