more stats
348 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:00:36
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
231 ft
Altitude min
241 ft
Altitude max
233 ft
Altitude start
241 ft
Altitude end
2.357%
Grade
-4.485%
Grade max
9.84%
Grade min
162 ft
Distance climb
96 ft
Distance down
90 ft
Distance flat
00:00:36
Avg time

Loop Around the Ledge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ames Nowell State Park
    Abington, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #246154 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #378345 in Trail Running
    • #358587 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #6,920 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #12,880 in Trail Running
    • #13,292 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

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AI Generated Description

Loop Around the Ledge is a 348 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Abington Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 93 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Loop Around the Ledge located?
      Loop Around the Ledge is located in Ames Nowell State Park, Abington, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Ames Nowell State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.12384, -70.99695.
      ▼ How hard is Loop Around the Ledge?
      Loop Around the Ledge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.357%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop Around the Ledge?
      Loop Around the Ledge has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 231 ft to 241 ft.
      ▼ Is Loop Around the Ledge a point to point trail?
      Loop Around the Ledge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Loop Around the Ledge?
      Loop Around the Ledge is 348 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop Around the Ledge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop Around the Ledge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Loop Around the Ledge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop Around the Ledge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop Around the Ledge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Loop Around the Ledge. The trail is 348 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Loop Around the Ledge?
      Loop Around the Ledge is a moderately popular trail. There have been 256 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 367 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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