2.9 miles
Distance
224 ft
Climb
-223 ft
Descent
581 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
467 ft
Altitude min
499 ft
Altitude start
499 ft
Altitude end
-14.9%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
4,872 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,340 ft
Distance flat

A 3 mile loop from the first parking lot with a short overlap section at the beginning/end.

Detailed Description
3 Mile Loop is a 3 mile moderately popular easy route located near Grafton Massachusetts. This hike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 224 ft with a max elevation of 581 ft then descends -223 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 4, 2026)

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Local trail association
Grafton Land Trust (graftonland.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    3 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 8 min
  • Altitude min
    467 ft
  • Altitude start
    499 ft
  • Altitude end
    499 ft
  • Climb
    224 ft
  • Descent
    -223 ft
  • Grade max
    -14.9%
  • Grade min
    21.8%
  • Distance climb
    4,872 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    3,340 ft

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Trails in Route

WB72410 ft
WB76A581 ft
Hinterlands1,158 ft
Old North Lot1,093 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Bike east on Soaphill Road.
  2. Continue for 700 meters.
  3. Bike north on WB78.
  4. Continue for 300 meters.
  5. Bike northeast on WB78.
  6. Continue for 20 meters.
  7. Bear left onto WB100.
  8. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  9. Turn right to stay on WB100.
  10. Continue for 500 meters.
  11. Bike east on WB2.
  12. Continue for 400 meters.
  13. Turn left onto WB72.
  14. Continue for 100 meters.
  15. Bike northwest on WB72.
  16. Continue for 100 meters.
  17. Turn left onto WB73.
  18. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  19. Bear right onto WB46.
  20. Continue for 600 meters.
  21. Bike southwest on WB75.
  22. Continue for 200 meters.
  23. Bear left onto WB76A.
  24. Continue for 100 meters.
  25. Bike southwest on WB76A.
  26. Continue for 80 meters.
  27. Bear left onto Warren Brook Way.
  28. Continue for 200 meters.
  29. Bike south on Warren Brook Way.
  30. Continue for 20 meters.
  31. Bike south on Hinterlands.
  32. Continue for 300 meters.
  33. Bike south on Hinterlands.
  34. Continue for 30 meters.
  35. Turn right to stay on Hinterlands.
  36. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  37. Turn left to stay on Hinterlands.
  38. Continue for 80 meters.
  39. Bike south on Old North Lot.
  40. Continue for 400 meters.
  41. Bike west on Soaphill Road.
  42. Continue for 400 meters.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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WB72
Aug 4, 2026 @ 3:16pm (America/New_York)
Aug 4, 2026
At junction with WB2 , 6-8” blowdown across trail
WB76A
Oct 11, 2024 @ 12:39pm
Oct 11, 2024
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