more stats
3,224 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:05:22
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
901 ft
Altitude min
933 ft
Altitude max
930 ft
Altitude start
926 ft
Altitude end
-0.132%
Grade
-12.053%
Grade max
9.021%
Grade min
893 ft
Distance climb
1,325 ft
Distance down
1,006 ft
Distance flat
00:05:22
Avg time

Pond View Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Heins Farm Conservation Land
    Sturbridge, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #104422 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77259 in Trail Running
    • #80758 in Hiking
    • #18267 in Adaptive Biking
    • #7298 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,828 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #1,837 in Trail Running
    • #2,246 in Hiking
    • #197 in Adaptive Biking
    • #172 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Pond View Loop: 0.7 mi, TT. This trail starts in the back corner of the parking lot and travels north. You will cross Leadmine Road and enjoy the rest area with a view of the pond and Heins Farm in the distance. The trail continues and returns to the parking lot re-crossing Leadmine Road. The trail features views of the glacial effects on our landscape, glacial erratic boulders, wetlands, streams, and farm views.

This handicapped-accessible trail has a unique resting area which has views of a headwater perennial pond, surrounding wetlands and Heins Farm. Observe cattails, marsh St. Johnswort, and marsh marigold. Also, aquatic species such as spotted turtles, ducks, and heron.

Tags
LakeViews
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pond View Loop located?
      Pond View Loop is located in Heins Farm Conservation Land, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Heins Farm Conservation Land trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.09402, -72.11373.
      ▼ How hard is Pond View Loop?
      Pond View Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.132%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pond View Loop?
      Pond View Loop has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 901 ft to 933 ft.
      ▼ Is Pond View Loop a point to point trail?
      Pond View Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Pond View Loop?
      Pond View Loop is 3,224 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pond View Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pond View Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pond View Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pond View Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pond View Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Pond View Loop. The trail is 3,224 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pond View Loop?
      Pond View Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 344 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 392 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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