13.6 miles
Distance
1,842 ft
Climb
-1,881 ft
Descent
2,126 ft
High Point
-39 ft
Altitude change
1,226 ft
Altitude min
1,403 ft
Altitude start
1,365 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-29.3%
Grade max
31.9%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Loop featuring Norris Hill trails

Detailed Description
Norris Loop is a 14 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Dorchester New Hampshire. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 1,842 ft with a max elevation of 2,126 ft then descends -1,881 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Jun 25, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    14 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 1 min
  • Altitude min
    1,226 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,403 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,365 ft
  • Climb
    1,842 ft
  • Descent
    -1,881 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -29.3%
  • Grade min
    31.9%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Details

  • Riding area
    Dorchester
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard

Directions

  1. Walk northwest on Parking Lot to Singletrack.
  2. Continue for 70 meters.
  3. Walk northwest on Town House Trail.
  4. Continue for 20 meters.
  5. Walk west on Town House Trail.
  6. Continue for 20 meters.
  7. Walk northwest on Town House Trail.
  8. Continue for 200 meters.
  9. Walk west on Town House Trail.
  10. Continue for 200 meters.
  11. Walk northwest on Town House Trail.
  12. Continue for 80 meters.
  13. Walk west on Town House Trail.
  14. Continue for 200 meters.
  15. Walk north on Town House Trail.
  16. Continue for 300 meters.
  17. Walk north on Town House Trail.
  18. Continue for 300 meters.
  19. Walk north on Town House Trail.
  20. Continue for 800 meters.
  21. Walk southeast on Connector.
  22. Continue for 70 meters.
  23. Walk east on Connector.
  24. Continue for 70 meters.
  25. Walk southwest on Quimby Trail.
  26. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  27. Walk north on Quimby Trail.
  28. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  29. Walk west on Norris Hill Trail.
  30. Continue for 700 meters.
  31. Walk southwest on Captain Norris Climb.
  32. Continue for 300 meters.
  33. Walk southwest on Mudgetts Pond Trail.
  34. Continue for 300 meters.
  35. Walk southwest on Mudgetts Pond Trail.
  36. Continue for 200 meters.
  37. Walk west on Captain Norris.
  38. Continue for 400 meters.
  39. Walk northwest on Captain Norris.
  40. Continue for 30 meters.
  41. Walk northwest on Captain Norris.
  42. Continue for 60 meters.
  43. Walk west on Captain Norris.
  44. Continue for 20 meters.
  45. Walk north on Captain Norris.
  46. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  47. Walk west on Captain Norris.
  48. Continue for 40 meters.
  49. Walk northeast on Captain Norris.
  50. Continue for 30 meters.
  51. Walk northeast on Captain Norris.
  52. Continue for 90 meters.
  53. Walk east on Captain Norris.
  54. Continue for 60 meters.
  55. Walk northeast on Six Mile Trail.
  56. Continue for 300 meters.
  57. Walk southeast on Norris Hill Trail.
  58. Continue for 200 meters.
  59. Walk east on Norris Hill Trail.
  60. Continue for 700 meters.
  61. Walk north on Norris Hill Trail.
  62. Continue for 600 meters.
  63. Walk northwest on Norris Hill Trail.
  64. Continue for 400 meters.
  65. Walk northwest on Upper Norris Hill Trail.
  66. Continue for 40 meters.
  67. Bear right onto Norris Hill Trail.
  68. Continue for 600 meters.
  69. Walk north on Norris Hill Trail.
  70. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  71. Walk northeast on Norris Hill Trail.
  72. Continue for 20 meters.
  73. Turn right onto Brook Trail.
  74. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  75. Walk northeast on Connector.
  76. Continue for 500 meters.
  77. Walk west on Wagon Wheel.
  78. Continue for 700 meters.
  79. Turn right onto Xylem.
  80. Continue for 10 meters.
  81. Turn right onto Wagon Wheel.
  82. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  83. Walk southwest on Wagon Wheel.
  84. Continue for 800 meters.
  85. Walk south on Wagon Wheel.
  86. Continue for 900 meters.
  87. Walk east on Ledges.
  88. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  89. Walk northwest on Ledges.
  90. Continue for 40 meters.
  91. Turn left onto Moose Tracks.
  92. Continue for 600 meters.
  93. Keep straight to stay on Moose Tracks.
  94. Continue for 200 meters.
  95. Keep right to stay on Moose Tracks.
  96. Continue for 200 meters.
  97. Turn left onto Parking Lot.
  98. Continue for 20 meters.
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