MA - Upton State Forest - Mountain Bike Trail Review with Map and Pictures

Description - Upton is very similar to Hopkinton SP in that the trails are all very well marked and maintained. Mad props to the MA forest rangers and whoever else helps out. I guess that’s why our taxes are so high? There are not too many big hills, but lots of ups and downs so you keep working. There are a few good ones though. Try going up the Grouse, Mammoth Rock and Whistling cave trail and you’ll be tired. These trails are great in either direction though. Mostly all single track, only moderately technical with a bunch of tough sections. There is one drop I can remember and Mammoth rock has a cool long slickrock downhill. Upton can be easily incorporated into an epic loop through Whitehall SP and Hopkinton SP. Another good riding area to add to this loop is the Peppercorn Hill area. It is a steep hill with a very tough climb that leads to a great downhill. There was one new trail cut when I rode there and a couple descent drops. Could be some freeride possibilities in the future.

Here’s a link to the Mass DEM website with a good trail map

http://www.mass.gov/dem/parks/uptn.htm
 

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