more stats
1,850 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-66 ft
Descent
00:03:15
Avg time
-60 ft
Altitude change
345 ft
Altitude min
409 ft
Altitude max
405 ft
Altitude start
344 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-21.2%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
397 ft
Distance climb
984 ft
Distance down
469 ft
Distance flat
00:03:15
Avg time

Rough Riders Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
    Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84151 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63741 in Trail Running
    • #63864 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    DCR

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AI Generated Description

Rough Riders is a 1,850 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Foxborough Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 7 ft blue climb. It features rock garden. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Rough Riders Trail Reports

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on May 7, 2026
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Rough Riders located?
      Rough Riders is located in F. Gilbert Hills State Forest, Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the F. Gilbert Hills State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.05591, -71.28805.
      How hard is Rough Riders?
      Rough Riders is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Rough Riders?
      Rough Riders has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 345 ft to 409 ft.
      Is Rough Riders a point to point trail?
      Rough Riders is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Rough Riders?
      Rough Riders is 1,850 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Rough Riders?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rough Riders. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Rough Riders?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rough Riders are:
      • April (12 activities)
      • June (11 activities)
      • August (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Rough Riders? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rough Riders are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Rough Riders?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Rough Riders. The trail is 1,850 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Rough Riders?
      Rough Riders is a moderately popular trail. There have been 476 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 475 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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