more stats
1,749 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:03:13
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
41 ft
Altitude min
51 ft
Altitude max
44 ft
Altitude start
46 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
650 ft
Distance climb
308 ft
Distance down
630 ft
Distance flat
00:03:13
Avg time

Nickerson Knoll Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Cedar Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
    Wenham, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #319776 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #314176 in Trail Running
    • #354115 in Hiking
    • #22838 in Snowshoeing
    • #27618 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #10,953 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #9,450 in Trail Running
    • #13,220 in Hiking
    • #2,399 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,281 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Short loop with a couple of benches nicely situated overlooking the lake; west entrance tends to get overgrown in the summer.

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Lake

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 7, 2024 @ 9:53am
Jul 7, 2024
 Small tree down across trail, can ride over or around, near bridge closest to the easternmost entrance
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      SiamDelightRules
      Whoops, meant "now defunct", instead of "not defunct" haha
      bobg13
      HWOLT has been practically dormant since earlier this decade. I believe ECTA and ECG maintain most of their properties now.
      SiamDelightRules
      HWOLT is not defunct, I think Greenbelt may have assumed control of all their properties.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nickerson Knoll Loop located?
      Nickerson Knoll Loop is located in Cedar Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Wenham, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Cedar Pond Wildlife Sanctuary trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.59864, -70.90086.
      ▼ How hard is Nickerson Knoll Loop?
      Nickerson Knoll Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nickerson Knoll Loop?
      Nickerson Knoll Loop has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 41 ft to 51 ft.
      ▼ Is Nickerson Knoll Loop a point to point trail?
      Nickerson Knoll Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nickerson Knoll Loop?
      Nickerson Knoll Loop is 1,749 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nickerson Knoll Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nickerson Knoll Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nickerson Knoll Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nickerson Knoll Loop are:
      • November (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Nickerson Knoll Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nickerson Knoll Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nickerson Knoll Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Nickerson Knoll Loop. The trail is 1,749 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nickerson Knoll Loop?
      Nickerson Knoll Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 76 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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