more stats
4,585 ft
Distance
134 ft
Climb
-122 ft
Descent
00:13:06
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
136 ft
Altitude min
218 ft
Altitude max
136 ft
Altitude start
148 ft
Altitude end
0.265%
Grade
-16.364%
Grade max
28.181%
Grade min
1,521 ft
Distance climb
1,545 ft
Distance down
1,519 ft
Distance flat
00:13:06
Avg time

School Days Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harold Parker State Forest
    Andover, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35690 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143829 in Trail Running
    • #106953 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #408 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #5,083 in Trail Running
    • #3,899 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

This trail is for those that love to earn their turns Starting with challenging, rocky ascents to keep you on your toes, this trail then starts climbing. After climbing a winding, rock-riddled, quad crushing test you are treated to a classic quick moving single track dotted with rock gardens and roots. The trail ends with a thrilling descent begging you to crush your PB!

Tags
Rock gardensRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 38 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 215 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,721 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Avg: 4.39 (4 votes)
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      Directions to school-days trailhead (42.606800, -71.074440)

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      Routes with this trail

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      ★ 5.0 • 31 miles • 1,916 ft • 41 • Loop •
      Thirty mile route beginning at the Jenkins lot an touring most all of Harold Parker and Ward Reservation.
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is School Days located?
      School Days 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 42.6068, -71.07444.
      ▼ How hard is School Days?
      School Days is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.265%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for School Days?
      School Days has 134 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 122 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 136 ft to 218 ft.
      ▼ Is School Days a point to point trail?
      School Days is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is School Days?
      School Days is 4,585 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on School Days?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on School Days. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access School Days? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to School Days are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride School Days?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride School Days. The trail is 4,585 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is School Days?
      School Days is a very popular trail. There have been 5,217 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,300 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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