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1,667 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:05:14
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
168 ft
Altitude min
221 ft
Altitude max
221 ft
Altitude start
184 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-8.9%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
272 ft
Distance climb
1,168 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:05:14
Avg time
The Frying Pan Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaHolbrook & Braintree Town Forests
Braintree, Massachusetts -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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Bike TypeXC, Fat
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Face, Rock Garden
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LightingNo
aka Ice Packers' Trail
Challenging singletrack thats off-camber along a ridge. Lots of rock rollers and steeps.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 14 rides
- 11.6 km avg distance
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- 90 rides
- Last: Jun 1, 2026
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(42.172290, -70.988220)
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8 miles • 568 ft • 21 •
Introductory route for Braintree/Holbrook Woods that gets to the more ridden trail in the area. Lots of...
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Frying Pan
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Where is The Frying Pan located?
The Frying Pan is located in Holbrook & Braintree Town Forests, Braintree, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Holbrook & Braintree Town Forests trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.17229, -70.98822.
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How hard is The Frying Pan?
The Frying Pan is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for The Frying Pan?
The Frying Pan has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 168 ft to 221 ft.
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How long is The Frying Pan?
The Frying Pan is 1,667 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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