more stats
1,503 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:01:52
Avg time
-61 ft
Altitude change
700 ft
Altitude min
761 ft
Altitude max
761 ft
Altitude start
699 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-15.6%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
75 ft
Distance climb
1,112 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat
00:01:52
Avg time

Single Bit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Douglas State Forest
    Douglas, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #261668 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #345301 in Trail Running
    • #319287 in Hiking
    • #21595 in Horseback
    • #24589 in Snowshoeing
    • #28527 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #7,890 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #11,398 in Trail Running
    • #11,748 in Hiking
    • #484 in Horseback
    • #2,738 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,502 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Mass DCR

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Flowy down hill single-track.

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Flowy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Single Bit Trail Reports

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Nov 21, 2025 @ 12:40pm (America/New_York)
Nov 21, 2025
 MT cleared the tree.
Nov 10, 2025 @ 11:19am (America/New_York)
Nov 10, 2025
 8" tree across trail
Aug 10, 2025 @ 11:28am
Aug 10, 2025
Jan 3, 2024 @ 7:56am
Jan 3, 2024
 clear of blowdowns
Dec 6, 2022 @ 12:09am
Dec 6, 2022
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on Nov 21, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Single Bit located?
      Single Bit is located in Douglas State Forest, Douglas, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Douglas State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.08113, -71.80009.
      ▼ How hard is Single Bit?
      Single Bit is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Single Bit?
      Single Bit has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 700 ft to 761 ft.
      ▼ Is Single Bit a point to point trail?
      Single Bit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Single Bit?
      Single Bit is 1,503 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Single Bit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Single Bit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Single Bit?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Single Bit are:
      • June (6 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      • July (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Single Bit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Single Bit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Single Bit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Single Bit. The trail is 1,503 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Single Bit?
      Single Bit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 245 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 243 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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