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2,697 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:05:48
Avg time
-45 ft
Altitude change
192 ft
Altitude min
271 ft
Altitude max
237 ft
Altitude start
190 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-16.8%
Grade max
12.4%
Grade min
525 ft
Distance climb
1,572 ft
Distance down
528 ft
Distance flat
00:05:48
Avg time

Blue Loop Challenge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Noon Hill & Shattuck Reservation
    Medfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #128423 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50933 in Trail Running
    • #36916 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Trustees of Reservations

Follow the blue blazes. Most of this trail is pretty mellow and easy, but what pushes it into "easy black" status is the rock ridge near its southern end, featuring a downhill spine. Fun rock tech. Rest of trail is flowy and has some decent elevation changes.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 268 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Loop Challenge

        ▼ Where is Blue Loop Challenge located?
        Blue Loop Challenge is located in Noon Hill & Shattuck Reservation, Medfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Noon Hill & Shattuck Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.15674, -71.32584.
        ▼ How hard is Blue Loop Challenge?
        Blue Loop Challenge 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 Blue Loop Challenge?
        Blue Loop Challenge has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 192 ft to 271 ft.
        ▼ Is Blue Loop Challenge a point to point trail?
        Blue Loop Challenge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Blue Loop Challenge?
        Blue Loop Challenge is 2,697 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Loop Challenge?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Loop Challenge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Loop Challenge?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Loop Challenge are:
        • October (41 activities)
        • July (39 activities)
        • August (23 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Blue Loop Challenge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Loop Challenge are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Loop Challenge?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Blue Loop Challenge. The trail is 2,697 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 Challenge?
        Blue Loop Challenge is a very popular trail. There have been 964 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 996 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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