more stats
554 ft
Distance
-68 ft
Descent
00:01:35
Avg time
-68 ft
Altitude change
254 ft
Altitude min
322 ft
Altitude max
322 ft
Altitude start
253 ft
Altitude end
-12.3%
Grade
-29.5%
Grade max
-1.5%
Grade min
554 ft
Distance down
00:01:35
Avg time

Steep Exit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
    Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #267331 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132137 in E-Biking
    • #324673 in Trail Running
    • #80342 in Hiking
    • #22276 in Snowshoeing
    • #7618 in Backcountry Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #8,083 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #768 in E-Biking
    • #9,953 in Trail Running
    • #2,225 in Hiking
    • #2,286 in Snowshoeing
    • #82 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    DCR

Trail is downhill for almost every one - a really hard climb for all but the billy goats.

Trail starts with a wide and beautiful ledge area, then a moderate roller into a steep and rooty enduro-style downhill line. At some point, braking is fruitless.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 277 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Steep Exit Trail Reports

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May 7, 2026 @ 2:41pm (America/New_York)
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Apr 1, 2026
 Mud Season - Please avoid muddy trails
Jun 12, 2023 @ 4:46pm
Jun 12, 2023
 All clear and in pretty good shape! just watch the loose log near the bottom.
Nov 28, 2020 @ 12:20pm
Nov 28, 2020
 reporter Trail is ideal until you hit the lower steep portion in the woods - the mix of water, pitch, and the leaves make that section tough to ride fast....
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Steep Exit located?
      Steep Exit 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 42.04866, -71.28962.
      ▼ How hard is Steep Exit?
      Steep Exit is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Steep Exit?
      The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 254 ft to 322 ft.
      ▼ Is Steep Exit a point to point trail?
      Steep Exit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Steep Exit?
      Steep Exit is 554 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Steep Exit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Steep Exit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Steep Exit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Steep Exit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Steep Exit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Steep Exit. The trail is 554 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Steep Exit?
      Steep Exit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 681 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 945 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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