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6.5 miles
Distance
478 ft
Climb
-468 ft
Descent
338 ft
High Point
9 ft
Altitude change
195 ft
Altitude min
265 ft
Altitude start
276 ft
Altitude end
-21.4%
Grade max
22.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Do not ride if beginner!
Loop going through Wharton Plantation in Groton. Consists of difficult, intermediate, and easy trails.
Detailed Description
Wharton Loop is a 7 mile moderately popular expert route located near Groton Massachusetts. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions. This route includes 18 trails. This route climbs 478 ft with a max elevation of 338 ft then descends -468 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Apr 25, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Avg time1 hr 29 min
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Altitude min195 ft
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Altitude start265 ft
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Altitude end276 ft
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Climb478 ft
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Descent-468 ft
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Grade max-21.4%
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Grade min22.9%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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DirectionBoth Directions
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2012 Claymore Challenge 2nd Place Brett Rheeder
trail: Boombox
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Jul 22, 2012
2012 Claymore Challenge 2nd Place Brett Rheeder
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2012 Claymore Challenge 3rd Place Martin Soderstrom
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Jul 22, 2012
2012 Claymore Challenge 3rd Place Martin Soderstrom
Provided by BoomBox Productions/Red Bull Media House
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