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1.1 miles
Distance
114 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:12:34
Avg time
60 ft
Altitude change
848 ft
Altitude min
932 ft
Altitude max
869 ft
Altitude start
928 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
2,976 ft
Distance climb
1,460 ft
Distance down
1,247 ft
Distance flat
00:12:34
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Lower Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area
    Sturbridge, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Lower Loop is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Sturbridge Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 114 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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This trail leaves the Leadmine Mountain area and is not associated with Trek Sturbridge

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
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  • 9 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 66 rides
  • Last: Aug 27, 2026
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        Routes with this trail

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        SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge 2025 - Advanced
        12 miles • 1,302 ft • 13 • Loop •
        This is the ADVANCED arrowed route for the SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge Adventure Ride in 2025
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        SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge 2025 - Advanced
        12 miles • 1,084 ft • 13 • Loop •
        This is the ADVANCED arrowed loop for the 2025 SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge Adventure Series Ride.
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        SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge 2025 - Advanced
        13 miles • 1,461 ft • 15 • Loop •
        This is the ADVANCED arrowed loop for the 2025 SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge Adventure Series Ride.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Loop

        ▼ Where is Lower Loop located?
        Lower Loop is located in Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.079, -72.11752.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Loop?
        Lower Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Loop?
        Lower Loop has 114 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 848 ft to 932 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Loop a point to point trail?
        Lower Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Loop?
        Lower Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Loop are:
        • December (2 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lower Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Loop?
        The estimated time to ride Lower Loop is approximately 13 minutes. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Loop?
        Lower Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 168 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 175 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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