more stats
2,463 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:05:45
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
116 ft
Altitude min
136 ft
Altitude max
134 ft
Altitude start
121 ft
Altitude end
-0.52%
Grade
-13.581%
Grade max
7.966%
Grade min
1,156 ft
Distance climb
894 ft
Distance down
414 ft
Distance flat
00:05:45
Avg time

Blue Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harold Parker State Forest
    Andover, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58901 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129299 in Trail Running
    • #141050 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #877 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #4,431 in Trail Running
    • #5,930 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

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AI Generated Description

Blue Loop is a 2,463 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Andover Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 31 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 126 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 824 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
Status:
on Mar 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      57
      HP/Ward 30 Miler
      ★ 5.0 • 31 miles • 1,916 ft • 41 • Loop •
      Thirty mile route beginning at the Jenkins lot an touring most all of Harold Parker and Ward Reservation.
      57
      HP/Ward 30 miler
      ★ 5.0 • 30 miles • 1,916 ft • 41 •
      30 mile ride through most trails in Harold Parker and Ward Reservation.
      5.0 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★ 100%
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      1 ★

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      Harold Parker State Forest

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Loop located?
      Blue Loop is located in Harold Parker State Forest, Andover, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Harold Parker State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.62029, -71.08004.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.52%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 116 ft to 136 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Loop a point to point trail?
      Blue Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is 2,463 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Blue Loop. The trail is 2,463 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,271 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,280 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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