more stats
5,161 ft
Distance
-10 ft
Descent
00:06:19
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
245 ft
Altitude min
255 ft
Altitude max
255 ft
Altitude start
246 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-2.4%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
161 ft
Distance climb
459 ft
Distance down
4,262 ft
Distance flat
00:06:19
Avg time

Yak Attack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Hole
    West Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100797 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137815 in Trail Running
    • #95829 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,771 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #4,818 in Trail Running
    • #3,257 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Very bumpy slow technical trail.

Tags
Faint trailFamily friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 133 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 596 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Yak Attack Trail Reports

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Nov 30, 2025 @ 1:16pm (America/New_York)
Nov 30, 2025
 New bridge planks! And trees on the northwest section slanting across the trail around head height.
Oct 11, 2025 @ 2:50pm (America/New_York)
Oct 11, 2025
Sep 27, 2025 @ 9:06am (America/New_York)
Sep 27, 2025
 Bridge is rapidly deteriorating with at least one plank rotted through
Jul 26, 2025 @ 9:09am
Jul 26, 2025
Jul 5, 2025 @ 10:12am
Jul 5, 2025
 Bear sighting between the trail and Beat Hole Road.
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on Nov 30, 2025
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Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Yak Attack located?
      Yak Attack is located in Bear Hole, West Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Bear Hole trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.13633, -72.67846.
      ▼ How hard is Yak Attack?
      Yak Attack is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yak Attack?
      The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 245 ft to 255 ft.
      ▼ Is Yak Attack a point to point trail?
      Yak Attack is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Yak Attack?
      Yak Attack is 5,161 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yak Attack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Yak Attack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yak Attack?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Yak Attack are:
      • June (54 activities)
      • May (48 activities)
      • April (47 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Yak Attack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yak Attack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Yak Attack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Yak Attack. The trail is 5,161 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Yak Attack?
      Yak Attack is a very popular trail. There have been 1,623 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,727 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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