7.4 miles
Distance
460 ft
Climb
-459 ft
Descent
135 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
42 ft
Altitude min
86 ft
Altitude start
89 ft
Altitude end
-21.7%
Grade max
22.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Quick loop skipping some of the more tech sections. Great for intermediate group ride.

Detailed Description
Quick Fun Willow Loop is a 7 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Essex County Massachusetts. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 460 ft with a max elevation of 135 ft then descends -459 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Sep 13, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Altitude change
    1 ft
  • Altitude min
    42 ft
  • Altitude start
    86 ft
  • Altitude end
    89 ft
  • Climb
    460 ft
  • Descent
    -459 ft
  • Grade max
    -21.7%
  • Grade min
    22.5%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
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  • Unpaved
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Tornado
Sep 13, 2026 @ 4:23pm (America/New_York)
Sep 13, 2026
Slippery off camber Roots today, but counterclockwise was super fun and fast despite the conditions
Skye's Demise
Jun 21, 2026 @ 11:40am (America/New_York)
Jun 21, 2026
Tree down across trail
Thunder Road
Nov 28, 2025 @ 7:30pm (America/New_York)
Nov 28, 2025
Clear of blowdowns, leaves are packed down.
Nuke Dump
Jun 12, 2025 @ 11:35am
Jun 12, 2025
Chevette
Jun 12, 2025 @ 11:35am
Jun 12, 2025
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