more stats
748 ft
Distance
-23 ft
Descent
00:01:14
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
322 ft
Altitude min
345 ft
Altitude max
345 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-8.3%
Grade max
531 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:01:14
Avg time

Old Lantern Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
    Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #142931 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    DCR

Loop that formed after the old Lantern Lane trail was truncated by new construction.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 169 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Old Lantern Loop Trail Reports

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May 7, 2026 @ 2:41pm (America/New_York)
May 7, 2026
Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:08am (America/Los_Angeles)
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Apr 1, 2026 @ 2:00pm (America/New_York)
Apr 1, 2026
 Mud Season - Please avoid muddy trails
Jan 8, 2024 @ 12:54pm
Jan 8, 2024
Jun 27, 2023 @ 2:30pm
Jun 27, 2023
 This has ridden in surprisingly well! In great shape, and it even has some jumps on it now. A nice alternative.
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Old Lantern Loop

      ▼ Where is Old Lantern Loop located?
      Old Lantern Loop is located in F. Gilbert Hills State Forest, Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the F. Gilbert Hills State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.0715, -71.28103.
      ▼ How hard is Old Lantern Loop?
      Old Lantern Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Lantern Loop?
      The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 322 ft to 345 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Lantern Loop a point to point trail?
      Old Lantern Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old Lantern Loop?
      Old Lantern Loop is 748 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Lantern Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Lantern Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old Lantern Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old Lantern Loop are:
      • July (26 activities)
      • August (12 activities)
      • October (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Old Lantern Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Lantern Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Lantern Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Old Lantern Loop. The trail is 748 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Lantern Loop?
      Old Lantern Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 283 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 342 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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