more stats
443 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
00:02:04
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
140 ft
Altitude min
149 ft
Altitude max
140 ft
Altitude start
148 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
5%
Grade min
272 ft
Distance climb
00:02:04
Avg time

The Perch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Francis William Bird Park
    Walpole, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #214048 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50884 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Fun little path by a couple of bird feeders with some pitch right by Yellow Loop. Very grassy.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Nov 15, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Perch located?
      The Perch is located in Francis William Bird Park, Walpole, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Francis William Bird Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.15633, -71.21582.
      ▼ How hard is The Perch?
      The Perch is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Perch?
      The Perch has 6 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 140 ft to 149 ft.
      ▼ Is The Perch a point to point trail?
      The Perch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Perch?
      The Perch is 443 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Perch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Perch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Perch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Perch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Perch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride The Perch. The trail is 443 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Perch?
      The Perch is a moderately popular trail. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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