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1.7 miles
Distance
166 ft
Climb
-124 ft
Descent
00:20:45
Avg time
41 ft
Altitude change
183 ft
Altitude min
247 ft
Altitude max
199 ft
Altitude start
240 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-15%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
2,782 ft
Distance climb
2,297 ft
Distance down
3,852 ft
Distance flat
00:20:45
Avg time

Orange Goose Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Russell Mill Pond & Town Forest
    Chelmsford, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 75 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #34185 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107362 in Trail Running
    • #108406 in Hiking
    • #2491 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #390 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #3,390 in Trail Running
    • #4,007 in Hiking
    • #321 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Face, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Chelmsford CC

This is the longest of the trails at Russel Mill Pond. The trail is largely smooth and well packed with lots of fun features along the way. There are a few rock gardens and exposed bedrock along the way

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 15 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 251 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,433 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Orange Goose Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 22, 2026 @ 5:12pm (America/New_York)
Aug 22, 2026
Minor erosion (trail braiding, small ruts developing, brake bumps)
Jul 31, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/New_York)
Jul 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026 @ 1:52pm (America/New_York)
Jul 31, 2026
 lots of fallen trees. need to walk the bike.
Jun 14, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/New_York)
Jun 14, 2026
 Large tree down on trail, needs chainsaw
Mar 21, 2026 @ 1:48pm (America/New_York)
Mar 21, 2026
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Status:
on Aug 22, 2026
Avg: 4.43 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      7 Reviews & Comments

      adventuremore adventuremore
      As of 2026, I can see lots of evidence of "lost glory" from past pro- or at least very-black side features that have degraded in flow/safety. (All hail our trail fore-founders!) There are also some clearly newly-maintained features with A / B/ C/ line-choice options in places.
      I agree with acekala that in the suggested direction, the start-to-Purple Martin section would be discouraging to many. I'd recommend first-timers take this in the opposite direction. Old hands will love this in both directions.
      acekala
      Three recommended routes for this trail all from the suggested starting point making it a three lapper via the Green Trail.
      1. Follow until Purple Martin and get off there
      2. Take the bypass then left to finish the trail in the suggest direction.
      3. Take the bypass then right and get off at Purple Martin
      I think the part that frustrates most people about this trail is the section from the Purple Martin junction to the bypass junction in the suggested travel directions.
      scott4238 scott4238
      I prefer riding this in the opposite direction than suggested, however there are features that work better in different directions making it fun to ride both ways. However riding this counter turns the rock ledge into a drop and allows you to roll the big rock.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Orange Goose Loop located?
      Orange Goose Loop is located in Russell Mill Pond & Town Forest, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Russell Mill Pond & Town Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.57209, -71.32561.
      ▼ How hard is Orange Goose Loop?
      Orange Goose Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Orange Goose Loop?
      Orange Goose Loop has 166 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 183 ft to 247 ft.
      ▼ Is Orange Goose Loop a point to point trail?
      Orange Goose Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Orange Goose Loop?
      Orange Goose Loop is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Orange Goose Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Orange Goose Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Orange Goose Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Orange Goose Loop are:
      • June (125 activities)
      • August (116 activities)
      • May (105 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Orange Goose Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Orange Goose Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Orange Goose Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Orange Goose Loop. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Orange Goose Loop?
      Orange Goose Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 7,638 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,073 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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