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2,717 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
336 ft
High Point
18 ft
Altitude change
307 ft
Altitude min
311 ft
Altitude start
328 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
1,142 ft
Distance climb
732 ft
Distance down
843 ft
Distance flat

Bristol Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
    Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Dirtbiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Backcountry Skiing
    • Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    DCR

New single track that appears to have been created for a recent moto event. Great for all varieties and skills of users. Advanced beginner trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 16, 2026
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May 7, 2026 @ 2:41pm (America/New_York)
May 7, 2026
Apr 14, 2026 @ 7:07pm (America/New_York)
Apr 14, 2026
 Almost perfect, just a few really small mud patches. The big moto rut has gotten less wet.
Apr 7, 2026 @ 7:16pm (America/New_York)
Apr 7, 2026
 In decent shape, other than the one muddy / wet big moto rut, and a few other small mud spots.
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  • Snow Groomed
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