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2,034 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:09:03
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
246 ft
Altitude min
294 ft
Altitude max
258 ft
Altitude start
262 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-11.1%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
981 ft
Distance climb
922 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:09:03
Avg time

Roughing It Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
    Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 95 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #121024 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47519 in Trail Running
    • #13187 in Hiking
    • #588 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    DCR

One direction for dirt bikes (south to north). MTB can ride in either direction

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Please note this trail is intended for dirt bikers who often come around fast without looking for mountain bikers

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 381 rides
  • Last: Aug 4, 2026
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May 28, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Vancouver)
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Apr 1, 2026 @ 2:00pm (America/New_York)
Apr 1, 2026
 Mud Season - Please avoid muddy trails
Jun 12, 2023 @ 4:46pm
Jun 12, 2023
 A few dry spots, but the biggest issue is a super muddy / swampy section that's been beaten down by motorized vehicles. Some debris, too.
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        Directions to roughing-it trailhead (42.052560, -71.281290)

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        Routes with this trail

        23
        Official F. Gilbert Moto Loop
        6 miles • 721 ft • 13 • Loop •
        This is the official moto loop at F. Gilbert State Park. Many of these trails are more fun on at mountain...
        70
        Tour of F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
        24 miles • 2,179 ft • 50 •
        Just trying to put a three-hour ride together

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Roughing It

        ▼ Where is Roughing It located?
        Roughing It 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 42.05256, -71.28129.
        ▼ How hard is Roughing It?
        Roughing It is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roughing It?
        Roughing It has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 246 ft to 294 ft.
        ▼ Is Roughing It a point to point trail?
        Roughing It is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Roughing It?
        Roughing It is 2,034 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Roughing It?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Roughing It. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Roughing It?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Roughing It are:
        • October (25 activities)
        • May (24 activities)
        • July (15 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Roughing It? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Roughing It are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Roughing It?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Roughing It. The trail is 2,034 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Roughing It?
        Roughing It is a very popular trail. There have been 792 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 848 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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