10.6 miles
Distance
1,138 ft
Climb
-1,123 ft
Descent
1,169 ft
High Point
15 ft
Altitude change
723 ft
Altitude min
968 ft
Altitude start
984 ft
Altitude end
-28.5%
Grade max
37.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

While less than half of this is rated black the route was very hard and the black sections were a real challenge.

Detailed Description
Wendell State Forest Loop is a 11 mile popular intermediate route located near Greenfield Massachusetts. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 1,138 ft with a max elevation of 1,169 ft then descends -1,123 ft.
Tags
Rock gardensSkinnies

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: May 23, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Western Mass NEMBA (www.nemba.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 13 min
  • Altitude min
    723 ft
  • Altitude start
    968 ft
  • Altitude end
    984 ft
  • Climb
    1,138 ft
  • Descent
    -1,123 ft
  • Grade max
    -28.5%
  • Grade min
    37.2%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    6
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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