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3,612 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:07:15
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
46 ft
Altitude min
82 ft
Altitude max
49 ft
Altitude start
56 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
12%
Grade min
1,004 ft
Distance climb
771 ft
Distance down
1,837 ft
Distance flat
00:07:15
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Loop A Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Gordon College
    Wenham, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 100 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #122835 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72098 in Trail Running
    • #18564 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Lots of roots with some steep climbs and a couple short downhills culminating in a last fun, short downhill.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Loop A

        ▼ Where is Loop A located?
        Loop A is located in Gordon College, Wenham, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Gordon College trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.59802, -70.81502.
        ▼ How hard is Loop A?
        Loop A is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop A?
        Loop A has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 46 ft to 82 ft.
        ▼ Is Loop A a point to point trail?
        Loop A is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Loop A?
        Loop A is 3,612 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop A?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop A. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Loop A?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Loop A are:
        • May (29 activities)
        • March (24 activities)
        • June (23 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Loop A? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop A are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop A?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Loop A. The trail is 3,612 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Loop A?
        Loop A is a moderately popular trail. There have been 602 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 594 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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