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1.2 miles
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-81 ft
Descent
00:12:07
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
141 ft
Altitude min
190 ft
Altitude max
186 ft
Altitude start
187 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
1,900 ft
Distance climb
2,070 ft
Distance down
2,530 ft
Distance flat
00:12:07
Avg time
Lower Valley Loop Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest
Lowell, Massachusetts -
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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The lower valley loop starts and ends in the same location. It can be ridden in either direction. The lower valley loop has flowy singletrack with natural rock features abound. The climbs are short and technical to keep you honest
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 6 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 132 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 24, 2026
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Directions to lower-valley-loop trailhead
(42.656230, -71.353130)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 303 ft • 8 • Loop •
All the good stuff on the East side laid out in a continuous flow.
★ 3.0 • 10 miles • 573 ft • 10 •
Borrowed a route without the swamp. 10 miles of what appears to be pretty flowy stuff in Lowell.
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Where is Lower Valley Loop located?
Lower Valley Loop is located in Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.65623, -71.35313.
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How hard is Lower Valley Loop?
Lower Valley Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Valley Loop?
Lower Valley Loop has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 81 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 141 ft to 190 ft.
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How long is Lower Valley Loop?
Lower Valley Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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