more stats
2,336 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:04:25
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
211 ft
Altitude min
265 ft
Altitude max
251 ft
Altitude start
213 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
449 ft
Distance climb
1,165 ft
Distance down
719 ft
Distance flat
00:04:25
Avg time

Side Loop II Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
    Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115129 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37929 in Trail Running
    • #24227 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    DCR

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AI Generated Description

Side Loop II is a 2,336 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Foxborough Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 64 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 436 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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      Routes with this trail

      1
      F.G. Hills Acorn Trail
      2 miles • 301 ft • 4 • Out & Back •
      The official route of the in F. Gilbert Hills State Forest, blazed with pink. Visitors should reroute...
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      6 miles • 530 ft • 12 •
      Lunchtime ride about 6 Miles

      1 Review & Comments

      mappermook mappermook
      Ride the first segment of this in reverse, and it's more like a diamond - has some spicy alternatives. There is a now a sign at the end of the second segment that says no bikes are permitted on that part of the trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Side Loop II located?
      Side Loop II 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 42.05295, -71.27485.
      ▼ How hard is Side Loop II?
      Side Loop II is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Side Loop II?
      Side Loop II has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 211 ft to 265 ft.
      ▼ Is Side Loop II a point to point trail?
      Side Loop II is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Side Loop II?
      Side Loop II is 2,336 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Side Loop II?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Side Loop II. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Side Loop II?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Side Loop II are:
      • August (28 activities)
      • May (24 activities)
      • June (24 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Side Loop II? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Side Loop II are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Side Loop II?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Side Loop II. The trail is 2,336 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 II?
      Side Loop II is a very popular trail. There have been 1,117 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,165 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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