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315 ft
Distance
-22 ft
Descent
00:00:24
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
103 ft
Altitude min
126 ft
Altitude max
126 ft
Altitude start
105 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-16.7%
Grade max
2.9%
Grade min
13 ft
Distance climb
177 ft
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat
00:00:24
Avg time

Vantablack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Maple Swamp Conservation Area
    Sandwich, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Sandwich

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AI Generated Description

Vantablack is a 315 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Sandwich Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 73 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 283 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Vantablack Trail Reports

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Mar 23, 2026 @ 2:51pm (America/New_York)
Mar 23, 2026
 reporter Tunneled through!
Mar 20, 2026 @ 5:07pm (America/New_York)
Mar 20, 2026
 Massive pine 2-3ft diameter downed along length of trail. Completely impassable. Will require large chainsaw(s) and crew.
May 18, 2025 @ 8:01am
May 18, 2025
Aug 3, 2024 @ 5:03am
Aug 3, 2024
Mar 12, 2024 @ 5:03am
Mar 12, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vantablack located?
      Vantablack is located in Maple Swamp Conservation Area, Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Maple Swamp Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.71488, -70.44044.
      ▼ How hard is Vantablack?
      Vantablack is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vantablack?
      The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 103 ft to 126 ft.
      ▼ Is Vantablack a point to point trail?
      Vantablack is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Vantablack?
      Vantablack is 315 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vantablack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Vantablack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vantablack?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vantablack are:
      • April (35 activities)
      • June (28 activities)
      • August (28 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Vantablack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vantablack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vantablack?
      The estimated time to ride Vantablack is approximately 0 minute. The trail is 315 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Vantablack?
      Vantablack is a very popular trail. There have been 777 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 808 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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