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4,879 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
-109 ft
Descent
00:14:15
Avg time
-28 ft
Altitude change
830 ft
Altitude min
939 ft
Altitude max
858 ft
Altitude start
830 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
1,427 ft
Distance climb
2,198 ft
Distance down
1,253 ft
Distance flat
00:14:15
Avg time

Steam Mill Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Leominster State Forest
    Leominster, Massachusetts
  • AKA
    Tuna Can
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #104487 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

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Steam Mill Loop is a 4,879 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Leominster Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 81 ft blue climb. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 29 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 139 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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Steam Mill Loop Trail Reports

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Nov 25, 2022 @ 10:57pm
Nov 25, 2022
 Really overgrown
Jun 17, 2021 @ 4:43pm
Jun 17, 2021
 Lots of overgrown vegetation, parts where you can't see more than the next few feet of trail.
Apr 13, 2019 @ 2:03pm
Apr 13, 2019
Oct 10, 2018 @ 2:50pm
Oct 10, 2018
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Avg: 2.61 (7 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Steam Mill Loop

        ▼ Where is Steam Mill Loop located?
        Steam Mill Loop is located in Leominster State Forest, Leominster, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Leominster State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.51177, -71.82692.
        ▼ How hard is Steam Mill Loop?
        Steam Mill Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Steam Mill Loop?
        Steam Mill Loop has 81 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 109 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 830 ft to 939 ft.
        ▼ Is Steam Mill Loop a point to point trail?
        Steam Mill Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Steam Mill Loop?
        Steam Mill Loop is 4,879 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Steam Mill Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Steam Mill Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Steam Mill Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Steam Mill Loop are:
        • May (24 activities)
        • August (10 activities)
        • June (9 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Steam Mill Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Steam Mill Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Steam Mill Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Steam Mill Loop. The trail is 4,879 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Steam Mill Loop?
        Steam Mill Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 371 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 369 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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