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2,375 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:04:37
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
922 ft
Altitude min
963 ft
Altitude max
929 ft
Altitude start
922 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-10.5%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
748 ft
Distance climb
1,089 ft
Distance down
486 ft
Distance flat
00:04:37
Avg time

Chestnut Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Leominster State Forest
    Leominster, Massachusetts
  • AKA
    The Lollipop
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #57580 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82709 in Trail Running
    • #49834 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

Best ridden counterclockwise, this is a moderate trail with a few decent rock gardens that are easiest to navigate going slightly downhill to help maintain momentum. When ridden in the clockwise direction you hit the rock gardens uphill with turns upping the degree of difficulty significantly.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 609 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chestnut Loop

        ▼ Where is Chestnut Loop located?
        Chestnut Loop is located in Leominster State Forest, Leominster, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Leominster State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.51369, -71.83336.
        ▼ How hard is Chestnut Loop?
        Chestnut Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chestnut Loop?
        Chestnut Loop has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 922 ft to 963 ft.
        ▼ Is Chestnut Loop a point to point trail?
        Chestnut Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Chestnut Loop?
        Chestnut Loop is 2,375 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chestnut Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Chestnut Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chestnut Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chestnut Loop are:
        • May (49 activities)
        • July (44 activities)
        • October (41 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Chestnut Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chestnut Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Chestnut Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Chestnut Loop. The trail is 2,375 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Chestnut Loop?
        Chestnut Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,104 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,110 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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