This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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2.1 miles
Distance
194 ft
Climb
-221 ft
Descent
00:41:47
Avg time
-27 ft
Altitude change
179 ft
Altitude min
229 ft
Altitude max
225 ft
Altitude start
197 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-21.1%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
3,907 ft
Distance climb
4,862 ft
Distance down
2,375 ft
Distance flat
00:41:47
Avg time

Massasoit Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Myles Standish State Forest
    Plymouth, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

Motorcycles regularly ride this trail which has caused some soil erosion, softening the soil, exposing large rocks, and creating deep narrow ruts that are difficult to pedal because there is not enough lateral clearance. Several of the inclines can only be climbed by the most skilled and most fit riders under the best of conditions.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Massasoit Loop Trail Reports

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Nov 11, 2020 @ 7:55am
Nov 11, 2020
Marking this as closed because it runs into the Massassoit National Wildlife Refuge which prohibits access to all use due to a federally...
Mar 28, 2020 @ 2:44pm
Mar 28, 2020
This is not a good trail for mountain biking for two reasons. First, motorcycles regularly ride this trail (although illegal) which has caused a...
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on Nov 11, 2020
Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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  • Prevalent Mud
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Massasoit Loop

        Where is Massasoit Loop located?
        Massasoit Loop is located in Myles Standish State Forest, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Myles Standish State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.88886, -70.6352.
        How hard is Massasoit Loop?
        Massasoit Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Massasoit Loop?
        Massasoit Loop has 194 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 221 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 179 ft to 229 ft.
        Is Massasoit Loop a point to point trail?
        Massasoit Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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