more stats
876 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:01:17
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
254 ft
Altitude min
267 ft
Altitude max
260 ft
Altitude start
266 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-6.7%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
312 ft
Distance climb
233 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:01:17
Avg time

Side Loop I (North) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
    Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #220214 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142764 in Trail Running
    • #152738 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,424 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #5,044 in Trail Running
    • #6,534 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    DCR

The unsanctioned/independent reroute of the Acorn Trail's "Side Loop I" to go around flooded area. This segment is not blazed.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BridgesFamily friendly

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 101 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 101 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Side Loop I (North) located?
      Side Loop I (North) is located in F. Gilbert Hills State Forest, Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the F. Gilbert Hills State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.05604, -71.27482.
      ▼ How hard is Side Loop I (North)?
      Side Loop I (North) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Side Loop I (North)?
      Side Loop I (North) has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 254 ft to 267 ft.
      ▼ Is Side Loop I (North) a point to point trail?
      Side Loop I (North) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Side Loop I (North)?
      Side Loop I (North) is 876 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Side Loop I (North)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Side Loop I (North). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Side Loop I (North)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Side Loop I (North) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Side Loop I (North)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Side Loop I (North). The trail is 876 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Side Loop I (North)?
      Side Loop I (North) is a very popular trail. There have been 184 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 190 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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