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1,713 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:02:50
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
111 ft
Altitude min
136 ft
Altitude max
115 ft
Altitude start
135 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-8.2%
Grade max
6.5%
Grade min
932 ft
Distance climb
351 ft
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:02:50
Avg time

Central Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Boxford State Forest
    Boxford, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #243731 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #376266 in Trail Running
    • #129318 in Hiking
    • #25589 in Snowshoeing
    • #29015 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #6,831 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #12,791 in Trail Running
    • #5,279 in Hiking
    • #2,966 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,627 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Mass DCR

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AI Generated Description

Central Loop Trail is a 1,713 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Boxford Massachusetts. Riders describe it as faint trail. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 17 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Central Loop Trail Trail Reports

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Sep 11, 2026 @ 9:34pm (America/New_York)
Sep 11, 2026
 This trail which was recently cleared in August 2026 now has the crown of a mid-sized oak tree across it. Appears to be manageable with a handsaw...
Aug 6, 2020 @ 8:15pm
Aug 6, 2020
 Very hard to follow - trail basically disappears
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Central Loop Trail located?
      Central Loop Trail is located in Boxford State Forest, Boxford, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Boxford State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.63067, -70.99706.
      ▼ How hard is Central Loop Trail?
      Central Loop Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Central Loop Trail?
      Central Loop Trail has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 111 ft to 136 ft.
      ▼ Is Central Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Central Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Central Loop Trail?
      Central Loop Trail is 1,713 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Central Loop Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Central Loop Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Central Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Central Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Central Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Central Loop Trail. The trail is 1,713 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Central Loop Trail?
      Central Loop Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 26 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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