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 moderately 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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