5.7 miles
Distance
582 ft
Climb
-622 ft
Descent
1,859 ft
High Point
-40 ft
Altitude change
1,368 ft
Altitude min
1,410 ft
Altitude start
1,371 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-22%
Grade max
27.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,287 ft
Distance flat

Short 6 mile loop of Green Woodlands. Start and End in the main parking lot. Optional extensions possible by heading straight after crossing back over North Dorchester Road to pick up more of Wagon Wheel. Ledges is another good extension option.

Detailed Description
GW Shot Loop is a 6 mile popular easy route located near Dorchester New Hampshire. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 582 ft with a max elevation of 1,859 ft then descends -622 ft.
Local Trail Association
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Green Woodlands Foundation (greenwoodlands.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 0 min
  • Altitude min
    1,368 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,410 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,371 ft
  • Climb
    582 ft
  • Descent
    -622 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -22%
  • Grade min
    27.4%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,287 ft

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  • Physical rating
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