Massachusetts · Mountain biking · Near Newburyport

Bald Hill Road

0.2 mi
round trip
76 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Bald Hill Road is a short, out-and-back mountain biking route in Massachusetts, about 1.3 miles from the town of Kinsman Corner. The climb is steep right from the start, with the steepest grade at about 15% within the first 0.06 miles. The route is only about 0.46 miles long, rising from a low point of 90 feet to a high of 118 feet, with a total elevation gain of 76 feet. It is rated hard, so expect a short but steep ride. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Middleton run to highs around 81°F in July and 73°F in September, with lows near 60°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 35°F. Mystery Train, a mountain biking route, lies about 0.4 miles away, and Bct Section 3, a hike, is about 0.5 miles off. The Bay Circuit Trail is roughly 0.9 miles away. Climbers can find the North Shore climbing area about 6.9 miles from the route.

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    Camp Evergreen

    Campground

    Campground · 5.2 mi from the trail
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    Bagel Bin Deli

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi
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    Rebecca Nurse Homestead

    Museum

    Museum · 6.2 mi from Newburyport

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