9.2 miles
Distance
582 ft
Climb
-580 ft
Descent
328 ft
High Point
263 ft
Altitude min
270 ft
Altitude start
269 ft
Altitude end
-16.4%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

Flow Loop around Massabesic

Detailed Description
Massabesic Loop is a 9 mile moderately popular easy route located near Auburn New Hampshire. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 582 ft with a max elevation of 328 ft then descends -580 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Sep 11, 2026)

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Friends Of Massabesic Bicycling Association (www.fomba.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 27 min
  • Altitude min
    263 ft
  • Altitude start
    270 ft
  • Altitude end
    269 ft
  • Climb
    582 ft
  • Descent
    -580 ft
  • Grade max
    -16.4%
  • Grade min
    13.5%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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Trails in Route

Deer Run3,832 ft
Moose Track2,536 ft
Fisher Cat2 miles
Hemlock2,920 ft
Fire Line1 mile
Lady Slipper2,467 ft
Fox Tail4,209 ft

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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
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  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Activity Logs
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Fox Tail
    Sep 11, 2026 @ 9:38am (America/New_York)
    1 day
    A boulder and some cut limbs are blocking a small section near Depot Rd. The trail is otherwise in great shape!
    Deer Run
    Jul 13, 2026 @ 4:11pm (America/New_York)
    Jul 13, 2026
    Moose Track
    Apr 20, 2026 @ 2:49pm (America/New_York)
    Apr 20, 2026
    Lady Slipper
    Apr 20, 2026 @ 2:49pm (America/New_York)
    Apr 20, 2026
    Fire Line
    Apr 20, 2026 @ 2:49pm (America/New_York)
    Apr 20, 2026
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