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2,173 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:06:27
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
157 ft
Altitude min
195 ft
Altitude max
182 ft
Altitude start
188 ft
Altitude end
0.242%
Grade
-33.109%
Grade max
24.329%
Grade min
1,036 ft
Distance climb
789 ft
Distance down
349 ft
Distance flat
00:06:27
Avg time

Loop 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harold Parker State Forest
    Andover, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80313 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153729 in Trail Running
    • #155161 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,352 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #5,477 in Trail Running
    • #6,668 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 3 is a 2,173 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 89 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 469 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Loop 3 Trail Reports

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Sep 25, 2024 @ 1:25pm
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Oct 29, 2023 @ 2:14am
Oct 29, 2023
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Nov 7, 2021 @ 7:18am
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Oct 2, 2021 @ 5:06am
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Mar 2, 2019 @ 7:37pm
Mar 2, 2019
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on Sep 25, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Loop 3 located?
      Loop 3 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 42.63325, -71.08225.
      ▼ How hard is Loop 3?
      Loop 3 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.242%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop 3?
      Loop 3 has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 157 ft to 195 ft.
      ▼ Is Loop 3 a point to point trail?
      Loop 3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Loop 3?
      Loop 3 is 2,173 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Loop 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Loop 3. The trail is 2,173 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Loop 3?
      Loop 3 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,504 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,578 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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