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2,031 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
00:07:22
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
164 ft
Altitude min
193 ft
Altitude max
185 ft
Altitude start
180 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-16.8%
Grade max
12%
Grade min
968 ft
Distance climb
522 ft
Distance down
358 ft
Distance flat
00:07:22
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Suffering B Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harold Parker State Forest
    Andover, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #109283 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48045 in Trail Running
    • #48608 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 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
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

Hardest trail on the west side of Harold Parker. The trail name stands for Suffering B***ard, and it's pretty self explanatory as to why. The climbs are very intense and technical, especially depending on the way you ride the trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 6, 2026
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Suffering B Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2024 @ 1:44pm
Sep 15, 2024
The Suffering D trail was good but slightly slippery due to pine needles.
Oct 29, 2022 @ 11:12pm
Oct 29, 2022
A fun sort of suffering. Leaves / Pine needles make the uphills extra tough.
Oct 20, 2022 @ 1:41am
Oct 20, 2022
A layer of leaves but can still see trail features
Mar 22, 2022 @ 11:01am
Mar 22, 2022
Mar 21, 2021 @ 8:17am
Mar 21, 2021
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on Sep 15, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Directions to suffering-b trailhead (42.622040, -71.107070)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Suffering B

        Where is Suffering B located?
        Suffering B 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 42.62204, -71.10707.
        How hard is Suffering B?
        Suffering B is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Suffering B?
        Suffering B has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 164 ft to 193 ft.
        Is Suffering B a point to point trail?
        Suffering B is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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