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1,532 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:02:10
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
320 ft
Altitude min
344 ft
Altitude max
328 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-6.1%
Grade max
6.6%
Grade min
568 ft
Distance climb
702 ft
Distance down
262 ft
Distance flat
00:02:10
Avg time
Heron Loop Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMusquash Conservation Area
Londonderry, New Hampshire -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerNew Hampshire State Parks
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Heron Loop is a 1,532 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Londonderry New Hampshire. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 14 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 4 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 51 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 1,052 rides
- Last: Jun 12, 2026
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Directions to heron-loop trailhead
(42.861460, -71.435630)
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Routes with this trail
★ 3.7 • 11 miles • 928 ft • 25 •
This is a nice 10 mile loop in the counter clockwise direction that has a lot of the best xc/trail riding...
★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 971 ft • 32 • Loop •
This is a great 12 mile loop that will take you on just about all the singletrack at Musquash Conservation...
★ 1.0 • 12 miles • 909 ft • 34 • Loop •
Planned route that starts out from Hickory Hill Drive, riding counter-clockwise around entire park.
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Musquash Conservation Area
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Where is Heron Loop located?
Heron Loop is located in Musquash Conservation Area, Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Musquash Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.86146, -71.43563.
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How hard is Heron Loop?
Heron Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Heron Loop?
Heron Loop has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 320 ft to 344 ft.
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Is Heron Loop a point to point trail?
Heron Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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