more stats
1,437 ft
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:05:36
Avg time
67 ft
Altitude change
279 ft
Altitude min
366 ft
Altitude max
279 ft
Altitude start
344 ft
Altitude end
4.6%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
938 ft
Distance climb
384 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:05:36
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Noon Hill & Shattuck Reservation
    Medfield, Massachusetts
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #194932 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88732 in Trail Running
    • #69916 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,052 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #2,389 in Trail Running
    • #1,625 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Trustees of Reservations

The most technical trail in the riding area, can be ridden either way. Delivers a great experience for advanced riders. Pitch-wise, the summit access is not steep ... but there are plenty of rocks. Occasionally the trail can be tricky to follow due to the abundance of rock, but just keep an eye out for the many Bay Circuit Trail markers. The trail gets steeper closer to Cheryl's Climb.

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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 273 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Red Summit... Trail Reports

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      Directions to red-summit-technical-loop trailhead (42.160520, -71.310010)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Dohert41
      Kind of silly to ride this uphill. Makes an awesome downhill rip. Don’t use Trailforks start location.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Summit Technical Loop located?
      Red Summit Technical Loop is located in Noon Hill & Shattuck Reservation, Medfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Noon Hill & Shattuck Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.16052, -71.31001.
      ▼ How hard is Red Summit Technical Loop?
      Red Summit Technical Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Summit Technical Loop?
      Red Summit Technical Loop has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 279 ft to 366 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Summit Technical Loop a point to point trail?
      Red Summit Technical Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Summit Technical Loop?
      Red Summit Technical Loop is 1,437 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Summit Technical Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Summit Technical Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Red Summit Technical Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Summit Technical Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Summit Technical Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Red Summit Technical Loop. The trail is 1,437 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Summit Technical Loop?
      Red Summit Technical Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 905 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,058 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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