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853 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:10:16
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
127 ft
Altitude min
134 ft
Altitude max
128 ft
Altitude start
128 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-4.1%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
272 ft
Distance climb
259 ft
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat
00:10:16
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Slab Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Woods/Dykes Pond
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #186814 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Short loop that goes over a lookout on top of a rock face. View is decent in the winter, and the trail is pretty fun actually. Really hard to tell where the more southern entrance to the loop is.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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        Directions to slab-loop trailhead (42.595140, -70.730110)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Slab Loop

        ▼ Where is Slab Loop located?
        Slab Loop is located in West Woods/Dykes Pond, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the West Woods/Dykes Pond trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.59514, -70.73011.
        ▼ How hard is Slab Loop?
        Slab Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slab Loop?
        Slab Loop has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 127 ft to 134 ft.
        ▼ Is Slab Loop a point to point trail?
        Slab Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Slab Loop?
        Slab Loop is 853 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slab Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Slab Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Slab Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Slab Loop are:
        • April (8 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Slab Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slab Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Slab Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Slab Loop. The trail is 853 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Slab Loop?
        Slab Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 20 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 38 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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