more stats
1,503 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:02:13
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
00:02:13
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
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #139235 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #59912 in Hiking
    • #599 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Mass DCR

An axe pattern sold by Hunt’s Superior Axes.
Flowy down hill single-track.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 94 rides
  • Last: Jul 24, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Single Bit Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
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
more »
Status:
on Nov 21, 2025
Ideal
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (243)
close
  • Basemap  Map 
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
3D
Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
Trailforks scans users activity logs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
  • > 96%
  • > 90%
  • > 80%
  • > 70%
  • > 50%
  • < 50%
  • bi-directional trail
  • no data
Trail Last Ridden
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine the last time a trail was ridden.
  • < 2 days
  • < 1 week
  • < 2 weeks
  • < 1 month
  • < 6 months
  • > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
  • Downhill Only
  • Downhill Primary
  • Both Directions
  • Uphill Primary
  • Uphill Only
  • One Direction
Contribute Details
Colors indicate trail is missing specified detail.
  • Description
  • Photos
  • Description & Photos
  • Videos
Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. Think of this as a heatmap, more activities = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
  • most popular
  • popular
  • less popular
  • not popular
ATV/ORV/OHV Filter
Max Vehicle Width
inches
US Cell Coverage
Legend
cell carrier legend

Radar Time
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data. ?
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data. ?
Winter Trails
Warning A routing network for winter maps does not exist. Selecting trails using the winter trails layer has been disabled.
Missing Trails
Most Popular
Least Popular
Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
Heatmap of where users jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details.
BC Backroad Status

Service Road Atlas is a free to use, community-driven service for viewing and creating reports on the numerous back-country service roads around B.C. and Alberta.

map legend
Slope Aspect
Direction the slope faces
Flat N NE E SE S SW W NW
Trails Deemphasized
Trails are shown in grey.
disable
Only show trails with no bike usage.
Enable
Suggested Layers
Based on selected activity type

    Save the current map location and zoom level as your default home location whenever this page is loaded.

    Save
        Directions to single-bit trailhead (42.081130, -71.800090)
        View on Discover Map

        Photos

        1 more »
        report
        mtb
        31 |
        Nov 10, 2025 @ 10:49am
        Nov 10, 2025

        Videos

        no videos have been added for Single Bit yet, add a video.

        Routes with this trail

        76
        15.7 Douglas Loop
        16 miles • 926 ft • 50 • Loop •
        16 mile ride in Douglas - fun ride

        Reviews / Comments

        No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
        Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


        We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

        Create a FREE account to view trail comments and much more.

        Create a Free Account

        Nearby Trails

        Douglas State Forest

        Frequently Asked Questions About Single Bit

        ▼ 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:
        • May (16 activities)
        • October (8 activities)
        • July (6 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 1 minute 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.

        Hit the Trail

        Open in App

        Get this trail on your phone instantly.
        open trail in app

        Download Trail

        Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
        save the trail

        Find Related Routes

        Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
        find routes for this trail

        You must enter a description before submitting.