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4,551 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-133 ft
Descent
00:05:37
Avg time
-127 ft
Altitude change
635 ft
Altitude min
769 ft
Altitude max
761 ft
Altitude start
636 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-14.3%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
623 ft
Distance climb
3,678 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:05:37
Avg time

Plimpton Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Plimpton Community Forest
    Sturbridge, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #214739 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Sturbridge Conservation Commission

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Plimpton Loop is a 4,551 ft less popular green difficulty family friendly doubletrack trail located near Sturbridge Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 6 ft blue climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 7, 2024 @ 7:35am
Jul 7, 2024
 Shoulder high tall grass on single track going out from trail head then variable conditions dry and slightly wet in spots. Lots of deer flies and...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Plimpton Loop located?
      Plimpton Loop is located in Plimpton Community Forest, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Plimpton Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.1496, -72.09154.
      ▼ How hard is Plimpton Loop?
      Plimpton Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Plimpton Loop?
      Plimpton Loop has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 133 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 635 ft to 769 ft.
      ▼ Is Plimpton Loop a point to point trail?
      Plimpton Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Plimpton Loop?
      Plimpton Loop is 4,551 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Plimpton Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Plimpton Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Plimpton Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Plimpton Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Plimpton Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Plimpton Loop is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 4,551 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Plimpton Loop?
      Plimpton Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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