11.2 miles
Distance
579 ft
Climb
-587 ft
Descent
293 ft
High Point

This is an intermediate 12 mile route which leaves from the Ski parking area. The route starts out on the Acorn Trails, from where it returns to the parking area and then does many of the single track trails in a counterclockwise pattern .

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Detailed Description
PK: Great Brook Farm Intermediate Loop is a 11 mile popular intermediate route located near Carlisle Massachusetts. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 17 trails. This route climbs 579 ft with a max elevation of 293 ft then descends -587 ft.
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Trails in Route

Acorn North2,005 ft
Acorn Trail1,778 ft
Acorn South2,779 ft
Maple Ridge203 ft
Corn Cob755 ft
Ericson Loop1,086 ft
Heartbreak Ridge4,357 ft
Keyes Loop1,634 ft
Beaver Loop1,312 ft
Garrison Loop1,014 ft
Deer Run3,812 ft
Jones Road Link1,804 ft
Stone Row3,829 ft
Indian Hill5,089 ft
Chicken955 ft
Cow Path203 ft

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    1
More Stats for PK: Great Brook Farm Intermediate Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 3 min
  • Altitude min
    133 ft
  • Altitude start
    197 ft
  • Altitude end
    187 ft
  • Grade max
    -29.4%
  • Grade min
    16%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles
Avg: 3.35 (3 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Heartbreak Ridge
Dec 3, 2024 @ 9:30am
Dec 3, 2024
Excessive rocks and roots. Not fun.
Acorn Trail
Dec 3, 2024 @ 9:30am
Dec 3, 2024
Excessive rocks and roots. Not fun.
Beaver Loop
Dec 3, 2024 @ 9:30am
Dec 3, 2024
Trail is losing shape due to excessive traffic
Keyes Loop
Dec 3, 2024 @ 9:30am
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Sep 29, 2024 @ 4:40pm
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