more stats
2,421 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:03:30
Avg time
-79 ft
Altitude change
181 ft
Altitude min
267 ft
Altitude max
267 ft
Altitude start
187 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-18.1%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
492 ft
Distance climb
1,289 ft
Distance down
597 ft
Distance flat
00:03:30
Avg time

Yellow Dipper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Noon Hill & Shattuck Reservation
    Medfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92621 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72654 in Trail Running
    • #73942 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,599 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #1,657 in Trail Running
    • #1,872 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Trustees of Reservations

Super fun and flowy when riding downhill. Challenging steep climbs when riding uphill. Some rocks here and there.

Tags
Family friendlyFlowy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 61 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 566 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Yellow Dipper Trail Reports

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Jun 16, 2025 @ 7:28pm
Jun 16, 2025
 All clear.
Dec 2, 2022 @ 9:41pm
Dec 2, 2022
 One very large blowdown about halfway into the trail. Saw needed.
Aug 4, 2022 @ 6:23am
Aug 4, 2022
 Just a few dry spots. In great shape.
Oct 10, 2021 @ 7:47am
Oct 10, 2021
 Running excellent.
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Status:
on Jun 16, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Yellow Dipper located?
      Yellow Dipper is located in Noon Hill & Shattuck Reservation, Medfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Noon Hill & Shattuck Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.16048, -71.31036.
      ▼ How hard is Yellow Dipper?
      Yellow Dipper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yellow Dipper?
      Yellow Dipper has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 181 ft to 267 ft.
      ▼ Is Yellow Dipper a point to point trail?
      Yellow Dipper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Yellow Dipper?
      Yellow Dipper is 2,421 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yellow Dipper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Yellow Dipper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Yellow Dipper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yellow Dipper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Yellow Dipper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Yellow Dipper. The trail is 2,421 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Yellow Dipper?
      Yellow Dipper is a very popular trail. There have been 1,415 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,468 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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