more stats
427 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:00:27
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
193 ft
Altitude min
207 ft
Altitude max
201 ft
Altitude start
194 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-15.1%
Grade max
6.5%
Grade min
98 ft
Distance climb
194 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:00:27
Avg time

Upper Ledge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Holbrook & Braintree Town Forests
    Braintree, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #218880 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #233170 in E-Biking
    • #115544 in Trail Running
    • #83819 in Hiking
    • #32551 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #5,287 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #1,651 in E-Biking
    • #3,781 in Trail Running
    • #2,420 in Hiking
    • #4,581 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Large sections of ledge. Beautiful trail. Also, a helpful connector.

Tags
Faint trailRock slabs
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 31 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Upper Ledge Trail Reports

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Aug 2, 2024 @ 2:53pm
Aug 2, 2024
 I am absolutely STUNNED by the shape of this trail! When I first rode this in and mapped it, it was covered with debris and tough to follow. Now...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Ledge located?
      Upper Ledge is located in Holbrook & Braintree Town Forests, Braintree, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Holbrook & Braintree Town Forests trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.16948, -70.98887.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Ledge?
      Upper Ledge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Ledge?
      Upper Ledge has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 193 ft to 207 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Ledge a point to point trail?
      Upper Ledge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Ledge?
      Upper Ledge is 427 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Ledge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Ledge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Ledge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Ledge are:
      • August (8 activities)
      • April (6 activities)
      • May (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Ledge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Ledge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Ledge?
      The estimated time to ride Upper Ledge is approximately 0 minute. The trail is 427 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Ledge?
      Upper Ledge is a very popular trail. There have been 53 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 78 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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