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5.3 miles
Distance
482 ft
Climb
-476 ft
Descent
00:41:02
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
528 ft
Altitude min
650 ft
Altitude max
592 ft
Altitude start
597 ft
Altitude end
-18.9%
Grade max
22.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:41:02
Avg time

Optics Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Schott Trails / Charlton Street
    Southbridge, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #11807 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #368087 in Trail Running
    • #332150 in Hiking
    • #24010 in Snowshoeing
    • #28221 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #120 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #12,496 in Trail Running
    • #12,646 in Hiking
    • #2,615 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,418 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other
  • Land Owner
    Schott North America, Inc.

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JumpsRock gardensRock slabs
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 76 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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Optics Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 24, 2025 @ 4:28pm
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 10, 2023 @ 1:34pm
Apr 10, 2023
 Trails temporarily closed at request of Southbridge Trails Association
Jan 1, 2023 @ 7:25am
Jan 1, 2023
 Tree down
Apr 24, 2022 @ 10:41am
Apr 24, 2022
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on Apr 24, 2025
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Optics Loop located?
      Optics Loop is located in Schott Trails / Charlton Street, Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Schott Trails / Charlton Street trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.07719, -72.01919.
      ▼ How hard is Optics Loop?
      Optics Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Optics Loop?
      Optics Loop has 482 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 476 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 528 ft to 650 ft.
      ▼ Is Optics Loop a point to point trail?
      Optics Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Optics Loop?
      Optics Loop is 5.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Optics Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Optics Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Optics Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Optics Loop are:
      • September (13 activities)
      • April (5 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Optics Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Optics Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Optics Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 41 minutes to ride Optics Loop. The trail is 5.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Optics Loop?
      Optics Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 239 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 343 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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