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443 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
198 ft
High Point
5 ft
Altitude change
176 ft
Altitude min
193 ft
Altitude start
197 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-15.3%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
171 ft
Distance climb
207 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat

Ledges Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Holbrook & Braintree Town Forests
    Braintree, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #220391 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94750 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,439 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #253 in E-Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

Old hiking trail that serves as a bypass to the "straight up" practically unrideable climb on the Cranberry Pond Tech Trail, when traveling southbound. Also serves to create a very challenging technical loop in this part of the map.

Plenty of challenging rock riding and a tough climb (but not nearly as tough as what it bypasses) in either direction.

You'll find large ledge areas on both ends of this trail.

Tags
Rock gardensRock slabs
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Ledges Loop Trail Reports

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Nov 9, 2025 @ 10:19am (America/New_York)
Nov 9, 2025
 Loaded with leaves, but clear. Tough climbing the end if you are riding south, with all the leaves.
Aug 31, 2024 @ 2:16pm
Aug 31, 2024
 Newly renovated trail - needs tires.
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on Nov 9, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ledges Loop located?
      Ledges Loop is located in Holbrook & Braintree Town Forests, Braintree, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Holbrook & Braintree Town Forests trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.17046, -70.98939.
      ▼ How hard is Ledges Loop?
      Ledges Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ledges Loop?
      Ledges Loop has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 176 ft to 198 ft.
      ▼ Is Ledges Loop a point to point trail?
      Ledges Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ledges Loop?
      Ledges Loop is 443 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ledges Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ledges Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ledges Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ledges Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Ledges Loop?
      Ledges Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 28 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 32 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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