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1,667 ft
Distance
-33 ft
Descent
00:02:56
Avg time
-35 ft
Altitude change
1,262 ft
Altitude min
1,298 ft
Altitude max
1,298 ft
Altitude start
1,263 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-10.8%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
262 ft
Distance climb
1,171 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:02:56
Avg time

Telephone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pittsfield State Forest
    Pittsfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96551 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16306 in E-Biking
    • #57255 in Trail Running
    • #18015 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Wide doubletrack from new bathroom to bathroom at Lulu Brook.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
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  • 20 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 210 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        11
        Honolulu up and Turner down
        7 miles • 1,240 ft • 6 • Loop •
        Classic Pittsfield State Forest MTB loop. Advanced or intermediate strenuous loop with a switchback climb...
        11
        Double DH fun
        14 miles • 2,910 ft • 9 • Loop •
        Fun Dh trail up and down with easy up and fun down
        2.5 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Telephone

        ▼ Where is Telephone located?
        Telephone is located in Pittsfield State Forest, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.48987, -73.30198.
        ▼ How hard is Telephone?
        Telephone is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Telephone?
        The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,262 ft to 1,298 ft.
        ▼ How long is Telephone?
        Telephone is 1,667 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Telephone?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Telephone. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Telephone?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Telephone are:
        • April (30 activities)
        • May (22 activities)
        • June (17 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Telephone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Telephone are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Telephone?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Telephone. The trail is 1,667 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Telephone?
        Telephone is a very popular trail. There have been 1,683 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,836 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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