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1,358 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:02:02
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
170 ft
Altitude min
193 ft
Altitude max
170 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
794 ft
Distance climb
423 ft
Distance down
00:02:02
Avg time

Ericson Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Great Brook Farm State Park
    Carlisle, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97586 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82366 in Trail Running
    • #104572 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,698 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #2,080 in Trail Running
    • #3,777 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Ericson Loop is a 1,358 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Carlisle Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 21 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 13 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 149 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,045 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Ericson Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 27, 2021 @ 5:13am
Mar 27, 2021
Jun 25, 2020 @ 10:16am
Jun 25, 2020
Mar 30, 2019 @ 3:10pm
Mar 30, 2019
reporter Running great. Isolated normal wet spots
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on Mar 27, 2021
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ericson Loop located?
      Ericson Loop is located in Great Brook Farm State Park, Carlisle, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Great Brook Farm State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.55164, -71.34756.
      ▼ How hard is Ericson Loop?
      Ericson Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ericson Loop?
      Ericson Loop has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 170 ft to 193 ft.
      ▼ Is Ericson Loop a point to point trail?
      Ericson Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ericson Loop?
      Ericson Loop is 1,358 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ericson Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ericson Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ericson Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ericson Loop are:
      • May (93 activities)
      • August (74 activities)
      • June (67 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Ericson Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ericson Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ericson Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Ericson Loop. The trail is 1,358 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ericson Loop?
      Ericson Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,599 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,692 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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