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1.1 miles
Distance
111 ft
Climb
-67 ft
Descent
00:18:21
Avg time
44 ft
Altitude change
133 ft
Altitude min
207 ft
Altitude max
134 ft
Altitude start
177 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-11.8%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
3,356 ft
Distance climb
1,457 ft
Distance down
1,171 ft
Distance flat
00:18:21
Avg time
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DTF Front Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Dedham Town Forest
    Dedham, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #44810 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #370878 in Trail Running
    • #146428 in Hiking
    • #24404 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #564 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #12,590 in Trail Running
    • #6,233 in Hiking
    • #2,696 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Town of Dedham

This is the easiest of blue trails, and only receives that rating because of one section, which is very narrow, semi-steep, and full of handlebar checks against a fence, plus a few roots and rocks. Otherwise, this trail has lots of flowy easier riding.

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Family friendlyFlowySkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 24, 2026 @ 10:40am (America/New_York)
Mar 24, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is DTF Front Loop located?
      DTF Front Loop is located in Dedham Town Forest, Dedham, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Dedham Town Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.23626, -71.19405.
      ▼ How hard is DTF Front Loop?
      DTF Front Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for DTF Front Loop?
      DTF Front Loop has 111 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 133 ft to 207 ft.
      ▼ Is DTF Front Loop a point to point trail?
      DTF Front Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is DTF Front Loop?
      DTF Front Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on DTF Front Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on DTF Front Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access DTF Front Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to DTF Front Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride DTF Front Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride DTF Front 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 DTF Front Loop?
      DTF Front Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 29 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 40 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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