9.4 miles
Distance
762 ft
Climb
-764 ft
Descent
164 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
47 ft
Altitude min
69 ft
Altitude start
69 ft
Altitude end
-22.7%
Grade max
34.4%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

Hits most of the stuff in the Gordon woods - a couple of the trails on the Northwest side of the woods are pretty directional so if you decide to do the loop clockwise just be aware of that.

Detailed Description
Advanced Gordon Loop is a 9 mile popular expert route located near Wenham Massachusetts. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 48 trails. This route climbs 762 ft with a max elevation of 164 ft then descends -764 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jan 17, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 25 min
  • Altitude change
    -1 ft
  • Altitude min
    47 ft
  • Altitude start
    69 ft
  • Altitude end
    69 ft
  • Climb
    762 ft
  • Descent
    -764 ft
  • Grade max
    -22.7%
  • Grade min
    34.4%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Activity Logs
    1
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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East Round Pond A
Jan 17, 2026 @ 10:30am (America/New_York)
Jan 17, 2026
Medium sized tree down blocking trail
Shift lever
Oct 29, 2025 @ 8:28am (America/New_York)
Oct 29, 2025
Lots of leaves and pine needles on the trail making everything a bit slippery!
Gordon 1
May 3, 2025 @ 11:54am
May 3, 2025
Pine Street Entrance A
May 3, 2025 @ 11:54am
May 3, 2025
Walls
Jul 19, 2024 @ 3:49am
Jul 19, 2024
Everything in great shape, ideal conditions all around today.
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