more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
116 ft
Climb
-113 ft
Descent
00:09:29
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
30 ft
Altitude min
135 ft
Altitude max
116 ft
Altitude start
118 ft
Altitude end
-18%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
2,277 ft
Distance climb
2,343 ft
Distance down
728 ft
Distance flat
00:09:29
Avg time

Frog's Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Merritt Family Forest
    Groton, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #114833 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151097 in Trail Running
    • #86179 in Hiking
    • #19922 in Snowshoeing
    • #26040 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #711 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #1,907 in Trail Running
    • #1,818 in Hiking
    • #463 in Snowshoeing
    • #344 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    GOSA

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AI Generated Description

Frog's Loop is a 1 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Groton Connecticut. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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      2023 SECT NEMBA MBAS 19 Mile Loop
      19 miles • 1,272 ft • 34 • Loop •
      2023 SECT NEMBA MBAS 21 Mile Loop through Bluff Point, Hayley Farm and the Merritt Preserve
      130
      MBAS 2019
      18 miles • 1,183 ft • 86 •
      2019 Kona Mountain Bike Adventure Ride put together by South Eastern CT NEMBA
      3.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Frog's Loop located?
      Frog's Loop is located in Merritt Family Forest, Groton, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Merritt Family Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.34895, -72.00679.
      ▼ How hard is Frog's Loop?
      Frog's Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Frog's Loop?
      Frog's Loop has 116 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 113 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 30 ft to 135 ft.
      ▼ Is Frog's Loop a point to point trail?
      Frog's Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Frog's Loop?
      Frog's Loop is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Frog's Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Frog's Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Frog's Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Frog's Loop are:
      • June (21 activities)
      • March (18 activities)
      • September (18 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Frog's Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Frog's Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Frog's Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Frog's Loop. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Frog's Loop?
      Frog's Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,692 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,786 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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