4.6 miles
Distance
427 ft
Climb
-411 ft
Descent
426 ft
High Point

Due to terrain, suggested min tire size for route is 32c or larger

Gravel/Cross loop at Blue Hills covering the Big Blue side of the park.

The terrain for this loop is mix of loose and packed dirt doubletrack. There are few sections that are considered "technical" when riding a 700c bike but good lines will make quick work of them. Depending on the direction, you are either climbing or descending because Blue Hills is almost never flat. Few longer climbs you will encounter but easily doable on a gravel/cross bike. This loop can be run either way.

Link this loop with the other two Blue Hills Gravel Bike loops to build out a great day on the bike.

Detailed Description
Blue Hills Gravel Bike Loop Yellow is a 5 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Milton Massachusetts. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 427 ft with a max elevation of 426 ft then descends -411 ft.
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  • Riding area
    Blue Hills Reservation
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Bike type
    XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    11
More Stats for Blue Hills Gravel Bike Loop Yellow mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    54 min 6 sec
  • Altitude min
    181 ft
  • Altitude start
    205 ft
  • Altitude end
    217 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -25.2%
  • Grade min
    29.8%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,175 ft
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