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1,076 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
175 ft
Altitude min
203 ft
Altitude max
201 ft
Altitude start
203 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
420 ft
Distance climb
397 ft
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:01:57
Avg time

Ale-ien Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Holbrook & Braintree Town Forests
    Braintree, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #12886 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104026 in E-Biking
    • #108199 in Trail Running
    • #118230 in Hiking
    • #30701 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #134 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #366 in E-Biking
    • #3,428 in Trail Running
    • #4,645 in Hiking
    • #4,127 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Quirky Loop, and less technical than the rocky trails leading into it.

Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Ale-ien Loop Trail Reports

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Nov 22, 2025 @ 9:06am (America/New_York)
Nov 22, 2025
Nov 18, 2025 @ 4:01pm (America/New_York)
Nov 18, 2025
 Cleared a couple of areas of light debris from the trail.
Nov 14, 2025 @ 1:48pm (America/New_York)
Nov 14, 2025
 Light debris.
Apr 29, 2025 @ 4:37pm
Apr 29, 2025
Sep 29, 2024 @ 11:13am
Sep 29, 2024
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on Nov 22, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      5:37 | 196 | May 3, 2025 , Braintree

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ale-ien Loop located?
      Ale-ien Loop is located in Holbrook & Braintree Town Forests, Braintree, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Holbrook & Braintree Town Forests trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.17115, -70.98577.
      ▼ How hard is Ale-ien Loop?
      Ale-ien Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ale-ien Loop?
      Ale-ien Loop has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 175 ft to 203 ft.
      ▼ Is Ale-ien Loop a point to point trail?
      Ale-ien Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ale-ien Loop?
      Ale-ien Loop is 1,076 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ale-ien Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ale-ien Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ale-ien Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ale-ien Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ale-ien Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Ale-ien Loop. The trail is 1,076 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ale-ien Loop?
      Ale-ien Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 118 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 301 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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