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4,909 ft
Distance
277 ft
Climb
-121 ft
Descent
00:10:51
Avg time
155 ft
Altitude change
184 ft
Altitude min
416 ft
Altitude max
184 ft
Altitude start
340 ft
Altitude end
3.161%
Grade
-21.443%
Grade max
24.234%
Grade min
2,907 ft
Distance climb
1,620 ft
Distance down
383 ft
Distance flat
00:10:51
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Wildcat Notch Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blue Hills Reservation
    Milton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90658 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    MA DCR

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Wildcat Notch Path is a 4,909 ft less popular black diamond difficulty doubletrack trail located near Milton Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 277 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 29 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Apr 6, 2025 @ 7:46pm
Apr 6, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025 @ 1:04am
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Mar 3, 2025 @ 8:00am
Mar 3, 2025
reporter Blue Hills Closed to Mountain Bikes for Month of March per DCR
Mar 3, 2025 @ 5:12am
Mar 3, 2025
reporter Trails closed month of March due to mud per DCR
Mar 31, 2024 @ 11:07pm
Mar 31, 2024
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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        Directions to wildcat-notch-path trailhead (42.208200, -71.106250)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Wildcat Notch Path

        Where is Wildcat Notch Path located?
        Wildcat Notch Path is located in Blue Hills Reservation, Milton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Blue Hills Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.2082, -71.10625.
        How hard is Wildcat Notch Path?
        Wildcat Notch Path is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.161%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Wildcat Notch Path?
        Wildcat Notch Path has 277 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 121 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 184 ft to 416 ft.
        Is Wildcat Notch Path a point to point trail?
        Wildcat Notch Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        How long is Wildcat Notch Path?
        Wildcat Notch Path is 4,909 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Wildcat Notch Path?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Wildcat Notch Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Wildcat Notch Path?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wildcat Notch Path are:
        • August (7 activities)
        • February (4 activities)
        • July (3 activities)
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        How do I access Wildcat Notch Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wildcat Notch Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Wildcat Notch Path?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Wildcat Notch Path. The trail is 4,909 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Wildcat Notch Path?
        Wildcat Notch Path is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 45 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 48 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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