more stats
1,405 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
00:03:57
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
175 ft
Altitude min
205 ft
Altitude max
198 ft
Altitude start
176 ft
Altitude end
-1.518%
Grade
-22.646%
Grade max
11.965%
Grade min
483 ft
Distance climb
649 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:03:57
Avg time

Loop 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harold Parker State Forest
    Andover, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #210297 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157143 in Trail Running
    • #336937 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,839 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #5,591 in Trail Running
    • #12,905 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

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AI Generated Description

Loop 1 is a 1,405 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Andover Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 32 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 400 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Loop 1 located?
      Loop 1 is located in Harold Parker State Forest, Andover, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Harold Parker State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.63227, -71.0803.
      ▼ How hard is Loop 1?
      Loop 1 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.518%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop 1?
      Loop 1 has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 53 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 175 ft to 205 ft.
      ▼ Is Loop 1 a point to point trail?
      Loop 1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Loop 1?
      Loop 1 is 1,405 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop 1?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop 1. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Loop 1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop 1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop 1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Loop 1. The trail is 1,405 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Loop 1?
      Loop 1 is a very popular trail. There have been 904 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,030 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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