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689 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:03:47
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
167 ft
Altitude min
177 ft
Altitude max
171 ft
Altitude start
167 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-5.2%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
177 ft
Distance climb
259 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:03:47
Avg time
Ridge A Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaHolbrook & Braintree Town Forests
Braintree, Massachusetts -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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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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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
Rock ridge trail - the northern third of it is the most challenging, with some tricky lines to navigate up onto a ledge, and then cross it once you are there. Take Ridge B as a B line, around this most challenging section.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 14 rides
- 9.7 km avg distance
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- 85 rides
- Last: Jun 1, 2026
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Directions to ridge-a trailhead
(42.176720, -70.992260)
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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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Nearby Trails
- Ridge C 325 ft
- Ridge Cutoff 453 ft
- C Line 689 ft
- Litter Ledge 784 ft
- Mosquito Traps 883 ft
Holbrook & Braintree Town Forests
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ridge A
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Where is Ridge A located?
Ridge A 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 42.17672, -70.99226.
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How hard is Ridge A?
Ridge A is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Ridge A?
Ridge A has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 167 ft to 177 ft.
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Is Ridge A a point to point trail?
Ridge A is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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