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1.1 miles
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:16:42
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
279 ft
Altitude min
286 ft
Altitude max
279 ft
Altitude start
282 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
860 ft
Distance climb
817 ft
Distance down
3,986 ft
Distance flat
00:16:42
Avg time

Blue Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Parsons Brook
    Northampton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #175155 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #156415 in E-Biking
    • #386272 in Trail Running
    • #322116 in Hiking
    • #27904 in Snowshoeing
    • #30356 in Nordic Skiing
    • #20005 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,895 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #957 in E-Biking
    • #13,232 in Trail Running
    • #11,951 in Hiking
    • #3,472 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,897 in Nordic Skiing
    • #672 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Northampton

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Apr 2, 2024 @ 2:00am
Apr 2, 2024
 These trails are very well-maintained and easy without too much in the way of roots, rocks or uneven ground. Someone does an excellent job of...
Nov 1, 2021 @ 2:44pm
Nov 1, 2021
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Loop located?
      Blue Loop is located in Parsons Brook, Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Parsons Brook trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.3058, -72.69491.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 279 ft to 286 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 1.1 miles 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Loop are:
      • April (5 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      • September (5 activities)
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      ▼ 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 17 minutes to ride Blue Loop. The trail is 1.1 miles 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 283 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,199 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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