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354 ft
Distance
207 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
205 ft
Altitude min
207 ft
Altitude start
207 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
128 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat

Steep Side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Walpole Town Forest
    Walpole, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #301319 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #260087 in Trail Running
    • #252446 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #9,940 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #8,091 in Trail Running
    • #9,222 in Hiking
  • 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
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Walpole

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AI Generated Description

Steep Side is a 354 ft moderately popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Walpole Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Family friendly

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 2 rides
  • Last: May 15, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Steep Side located?
      Steep Side is located in Walpole Town Forest, Walpole, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Walpole Town Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.13021, -71.24888.
      ▼ How hard is Steep Side?
      Steep Side is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ Is Steep Side a point to point trail?
      Steep Side is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Steep Side?
      Steep Side is 354 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Steep Side?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Steep Side. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Steep Side?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Steep Side are:
      • May (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Steep Side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Steep Side are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Steep Side?
      Steep Side is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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