more stats
640 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:04:30
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
244 ft
Altitude min
269 ft
Altitude max
269 ft
Altitude start
246 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
9.3%
Grade min
144 ft
Distance climb
338 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:04:30
Avg time

Side Loop I Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
    Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • 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

A bridge has been constructed, and this trail is now re-opened and rides great.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 108 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 203 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Side Loop I Trail Reports

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May 7, 2026 @ 2:41pm (America/New_York)
May 7, 2026
Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:10am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 1, 2026 @ 2:00pm (America/New_York)
Apr 1, 2026
 Mud Season - Please avoid muddy trails
Sep 1, 2022 @ 2:55pm
Sep 1, 2022
 Dry, clear, open, and fun.
Jun 22, 2022 @ 1:29pm
Jun 22, 2022
 Passable now
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      F.G. Hills Acorn Trail
      2 miles • 301 ft • 4 • Out & Back •
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Side Loop I

      ▼ Where is Side Loop I located?
      Side Loop I 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 42.05418, -71.27592.
      ▼ How hard is Side Loop I?
      Side Loop I is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Side Loop I?
      Side Loop I has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 244 ft to 269 ft.
      ▼ Is Side Loop I a point to point trail?
      Side Loop I is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Side Loop I?
      Side Loop I is 640 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Side Loop I?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Side Loop I. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Side Loop I?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Side Loop I are:
      • April (18 activities)
      • May (11 activities)
      • June (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Side Loop I? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Side Loop I are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Side Loop I?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Side Loop I. The trail is 640 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?
      Side Loop I is a very popular trail. There have been 436 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 553 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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