more stats
2,359 ft
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
308 ft
High Point
-39 ft
Altitude change
245 ft
Altitude min
308 ft
Altitude start
269 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-38.1%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
853 ft
Distance climb
856 ft
Distance down
653 ft
Distance flat

Black Tech Training Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Hale Education
    Westwood, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #292490 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #425860 in Trail Running
    • #152462 in Hiking
    • #42079 in Horseback
    • #36911 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #9,485 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #15,303 in Trail Running
    • #6,517 in Hiking
    • #1,757 in Horseback
    • #5,425 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny, Other
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Hale Education, Inc.

Tons of technical challenges in this one, of many varieties. If you ride with speed, it's near the high end of the black diamond range.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 22 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Tech Training Loop located?
      Black Tech Training Loop is located in Hale Education, Westwood, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Hale Education trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.24052, -71.24632.
      ▼ How hard is Black Tech Training Loop?
      Black Tech Training Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Tech Training Loop?
      Black Tech Training Loop has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 245 ft to 308 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Tech Training Loop a point to point trail?
      Black Tech Training Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Black Tech Training Loop?
      Black Tech Training Loop is 2,359 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Tech Training Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Tech Training Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Black Tech Training Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Tech Training Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Black Tech Training Loop?
      Black Tech Training Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 62 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 64 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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