more stats
2,306 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:07:24
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
321 ft
Altitude min
351 ft
Altitude max
326 ft
Altitude start
351 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-2.4%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
1,198 ft
Distance climb
341 ft
Distance down
764 ft
Distance flat
00:07:24
Avg time

The Intro Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Vietnam Trail Network
    Milford, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #8515 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14503 in Trail Running
    • #9963 in Hiking
    • #1202 in Snowshoeing
    • #2868 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner

The Intro is a fun, rocky, rooty, yet fast and flowy trail with a tricky rocky river crossing. However, on your second pass through this trail you will fly it Great fun both ways.

Access Info

The Intro starts on Farm Way, between the Top Down intersection and the Upper Charles River Rail Trail, and runs North to where it joins with College Rock Run.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 18 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 302 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 3,059 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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The Intro Trail Reports

Status:
on Apr 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to the-intro trailhead (42.187940, -71.501600)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is The Intro located?
      The Intro is located in Vietnam Trail Network, Milford, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Vietnam Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.18794, -71.5016.
      How hard is The Intro?
      The Intro is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for The Intro?
      The Intro has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 321 ft to 351 ft.
      Is The Intro a point to point trail?
      The Intro is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is The Intro?
      The Intro is 2,306 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on The Intro?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Intro. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride The Intro?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Intro are:
      • August (167 activities)
      • October (148 activities)
      • September (139 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access The Intro? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Intro are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride The Intro?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride The Intro. The trail is 2,306 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is The Intro?
      The Intro is a very popular trail. There have been 6,634 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,553 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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