more stats
2,356 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:02:11
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
83 ft
Altitude min
133 ft
Altitude max
122 ft
Altitude start
128 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
935 ft
Distance climb
1,047 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat
00:02:11
Avg time

Lichen Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dogtown
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #145384 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #397988 in Trail Running
    • #396815 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,440 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #13,825 in Trail Running
    • #14,277 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Nice smooth singletrack trail that gets tight with vegetation on the South side at a couple of points.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 4, 2021 @ 1:59pm
Apr 4, 2021
 Overgrown and hard to follow
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on Apr 4, 2021
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lichen Loop located?
      Lichen Loop is located in Dogtown, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Dogtown trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.64683, -70.63767.
      ▼ How hard is Lichen Loop?
      Lichen Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lichen Loop?
      Lichen Loop has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 83 ft to 133 ft.
      ▼ Is Lichen Loop a point to point trail?
      Lichen Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lichen Loop?
      Lichen Loop is 2,356 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lichen Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lichen Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lichen Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lichen Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lichen Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lichen Loop. The trail is 2,356 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lichen Loop?
      Lichen Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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