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2,949 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:05:32
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
90 ft
Altitude min
103 ft
Altitude max
102 ft
Altitude start
105 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
7.5%
Grade min
696 ft
Distance climb
531 ft
Distance down
1,699 ft
Distance flat
00:05:32
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Big Red Mill Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Canoe River Lands
    Norton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Land Preservation Society of Norton

Easy but interesting flowy wider singletrack. Great for all ability levels.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 31, 2026
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Big Red Mill Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 11, 2023 @ 8:06am
Jun 11, 2023
 There were a surprising number of blowdowns on this trail. We cleared a lot of them, but not all of them. All of the remaining blowdowns are...
Mar 30, 2023 @ 11:22am
Mar 30, 2023
 A few downed trees at the southwestern end.
Nov 30, 2022 @ 12:54am
Nov 30, 2022
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  • Snow Groomed
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Red Mill Loop

        ▼ Where is Big Red Mill Loop located?
        Big Red Mill Loop is located in Canoe River Lands, Norton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Canoe River Lands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.00055, -71.16127.
        ▼ How hard is Big Red Mill Loop?
        Big Red Mill Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Red Mill Loop?
        Big Red Mill Loop has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 90 ft to 103 ft.
        ▼ Is Big Red Mill Loop a point to point trail?
        Big Red Mill Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Big Red Mill Loop?
        Big Red Mill Loop is 2,949 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Red Mill Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Red Mill Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Red Mill Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Red Mill Loop are:
        • November (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Big Red Mill Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Red Mill Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Red Mill Loop?
        The estimated time to ride Big Red Mill Loop is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 2,949 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Big Red Mill Loop?
        Big Red Mill Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 84 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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