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Save2,575 acre park within 15 minutes of Boston with great flowy open singletrack, interspersed with some hard climbs, quick downhills and fun technical features. Park spans 5 towns (Stoneham, Melrose, Winchester, Malden and Medford) and is bisected into east Fells and west Fells by Rt 93 which runs north-south through the center of the park. Good riding on both sides.Consult the DCR trail map for areas and trails that are closed to biking (including Sklyine trail -- white blazes in west Fells).
The best way to discover the Fells is to download and follow the routes listed on this page. Please avoid the Skyline Trail Route (White Blazes) as it is strictly limited to foot traffic, except for those sections of trail shared with the Reservoir and Green trails. All restricted trails are marked in the App and appears as shaded out. If you follow the Green and Reservoir routes you will not have a problem. The Green Mountain Bike Route (Green Blazes) is a relatively easy 6.4 mile loop around the North, Middle and South reservoirs on the western side of the Fells. It follows forest paths as well as double as well as some singletrack trails. The Reservoir Trail Route (Orange Blazes) is a moderately challenging 5.2 mile loop, also around the North, Middle and South Reservoirs on the West side of the Fells. This route follows a great mix of fast and flowy forest roads as well as double and single track trails, and has a good mix of flowy downhills and punchy climbs. For a more technical ride try the Rock Circuit Trail Route on the East side of I-93. This is a 3.7 mile loop around the Fells Reservoir.
All of the trails get a lot of use by hikers and joggers (both oftentimes with dogs) as well as bikers, so bikers should be extra cautious and give foot traffic the clear right-of-way to preserve amicability among all users of these great trails.
The best way to discover the Fells is to download and follow the routes listed on this page. Please avoid the Skyline Trail Route (White Blazes) as it is strictly limited to foot traffic, except for those sections of trail shared with the Reservoir and Green trails. All restricted trails are marked in the App and appears as shaded out. If you follow the Green and Reservoir routes you will not have a problem. The Green Mountain Bike Route (Green Blazes) is a relatively easy 6.4 mile loop around the North, Middle and South reservoirs on the western side of the Fells. It follows forest paths as well as double as well as some singletrack trails. The Reservoir Trail Route (Orange Blazes) is a moderately challenging 5.2 mile loop, also around the North, Middle and South Reservoirs on the West side of the Fells. This route follows a great mix of fast and flowy forest roads as well as double and single track trails, and has a good mix of flowy downhills and punchy climbs. For a more technical ride try the Rock Circuit Trail Route on the East side of I-93. This is a 3.7 mile loop around the Fells Reservoir.
All of the trails get a lot of use by hikers and joggers (both oftentimes with dogs) as well as bikers, so bikers should be extra cautious and give foot traffic the clear right-of-way to preserve amicability among all users of these great trails.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
No
Land Status: State Forest
Land Manager: DCR
google parking directions Access Info:
There are numerous parking areas (see the posted picture of the Fells starting point heat map). The most popular starting point is from the Bear Hill Parking lot at 100 Fallon Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180 (off Exit 35 on Rt. 93)
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- Mountain Bike
201 trails
- Hike
240 trails
- Trail Running
240 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Apr 8, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Global Ranking
- #90
- State Ranking
- #33
- Trails (view details)
- 239
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 201
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 240
- Trails Trail Running
- 240
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 70 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,906 ft
- Total Vertical
- 269 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 308 ft
- Reports
- 2,048
- Photos
- 101
- Ridden Counter
- 90,294
Popular Middlesex Fells Reservation Trails
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 4,006 ft • 82 ft • 2,976 •
Popular blue difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 82 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 797 ft • 36 ft • 1,506 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 36 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 3,150 ft • 100 ft • 1,295 •
This section of trail is shared by the Skyline Trail, the as well as the Green Mountain bike Trail. Please be careful and give right of way to all pedestrians.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,962 ft • 20 ft • 1,266 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 20 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 4,846 ft • 49 ft • 1,128 •
Section exits Sheepfold near Sheepfold parking area then follows Chandler Rd for a brief piece before heading left (south) off Chandler Rd. Good ups and downs with some steep technical bony sections. Meets at and S. Dam Rd. intersection.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 128 ft • 1,112 •
Many technical sections along this part of , a lot of small rock as well as rock face rollers. This is where you will find Orange Steps Rock Garden
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 322 ft • 0 ft • 1,038 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features bridge. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 4,131 ft • 100 ft • 1,007 •
Great section of (orange trail on DCR map). Starts at N. Border Rd., near Fallon Rd parking area. Loose gravel climb up , then flattens out. Drops right before trail hits Rd (main trail down from water tower) for good flowy downhill...
Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.9 • 6 miles • 445 ft • 21 • Loop •
This route starts from the Bear Hill Parking Area at 100 Fallon Rd, Stoneham, MA (off exit 35 Route 93)....
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 601 ft • 18 •
Greater Boston chapter of New England Mountain Biking Association route for our Fells season opener event....
★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 524 ft • 36 • Loop •
The Green Mountain Bike Route (Green Blazes) is a relatively easy 6.4 mile loop around the North, Middle...
★ 1.0 • 11 miles • 770 ft • 22 • Loop •
Greater Boston chapter of New England Mountain Biking Association route for our Fells season opener event....
★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 649 ft • 53 •
2019 Fells MBAS event white arrowed course, organized by GBNEMBA
5 miles • 202 ft • 7 •
Greater Boston chapter of New England Mountain Biking Association route for our Fells season opener event....
Photos of Middlesex Fells Reservation Mountain Bike
Videos of Middlesex Fells Reservation Mountain Bike
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Feb 13, 2020
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Sep 7, 2019
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Sep 7, 2019
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JakeHonig7 | wishlist | route | activity #96934315 and 1 more | Jun 13, 2026 @ 7:25pm Jun 13, 2026 |
| BXIzDT | wishlist | route | activity #96772980 | Jun 11, 2026 @ 5:43pm Jun 11, 2026 |
| SteveCC5Hju | wishlist | trail | activity #96754624 | Jun 11, 2026 @ 12:15pm Jun 11, 2026 |
| jjkato | checkin | route | activity #96453934 | Jun 7, 2026 @ 6:26am Jun 7, 2026 |
| jjkato | ridden | route | activity #96453933 | Jun 7, 2026 @ 6:26am Jun 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Per DCR, isn’t no mountain biking allowed... | May 28, 2026 @ 12:22pm May 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | Chunky downhill from the east or technical... | Mar 8, 2024 @ 12:30pm Mar 8, 2024 | ||
| trail | Fun rock roll down red to green (NE->SW) | Mar 8, 2024 @ 12:24pm Mar 8, 2024 | ||
| trail | Forever infamous to me for breaking my hand in... | Aug 14, 2023 @ 7:41pm Aug 14, 2023 | ||
| report | Actually old railroad trestle | Feb 11, 2023 @ 8:04am Feb 11, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Park | 1.1 km | ||||
| Pine Banks Park | 9 | 11 | 3 | 2.1 km | |
| Horn Pond | 2 | 3.3 km | |||
| Whipple Hill | 6 | 14 | 5 | 4.1 km | |
| Hall Park | 4.1 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 201 | 61 miles | 6,302 ft | 24 miles | 269 ft | #90 | #33 | 98 | 2,048 | 9 | 43,962 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 974 ft | 3 ft | 315 ft | 3 ft | 1,673 | 198 | |||||
| Horse | 3 | 2 miles | 177 ft | 4,075 ft | 105 ft | 688 | 3 | |||||
| Hike | 240 | 70 miles | 7,907 ft | 28 miles | 269 ft | #903 | #463 | 3 | 2,047 | 2 | 2,547 | |
| Trail Running | 240 | 70 miles | 7,907 ft | 28 miles | 269 ft | #423 | #179 | 2,047 | 2 | 3,403 | ||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 1,444 ft | 10 ft | 636 ft | 46 ft | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 974 ft | 3 ft | 315 ft | 3 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 974 ft | 3 ft | 315 ft | 3 ft | 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Middlesex Fells Reservation
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Middlesex Fells Reservation?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Middlesex Fells Reservation are:
- Reservoir Trail Money Hill section (4.3/5)
- Main Shared Trail (4.1/5)
- Reservoir Trail (Dike Road to Sheepfold) (4.1/5)
- Bear Hill DH 2 (4.1/5)
- Reservoir Trail (Sheepfold to E. Dam Rd.) (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Middlesex Fells Reservation?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Middlesex Fells Reservation are:
- July (867 activities)
- August (691 activities)
- June (674 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Middlesex Fells Reservation?
There are 8 parking locations listed in Middlesex Fells Reservation. The most popular parking spots are:
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- Bear Hill Parking lot (100 Fallon Rd, Stoneham, MA, off Exit 35 Rt. 93)
- Parking lot on S.Border Rd., near S. Dam Rd.,
- Lynn Woods - Jeep Kelly Parking
- Parking 1 Lynn Fells Parkway
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What is the longest trail in Middlesex Fells Reservation?
The longest trail in Middlesex Fells Reservation is Reservoir Trail Molly's to Middle Res Rd at 1.6 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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