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1,385 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:01:17
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
227 ft
Altitude min
246 ft
Altitude max
233 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
4.6%
Grade min
686 ft
Distance climb
538 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:01:17
Avg time

STF C8 Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sherborn Town Forest - Central
    Sherborn, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #174565 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Town of Sherborn

School has significantly improved and altered the loop that used to be here. You can now find benches and a small natural theater, on this loop.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 23, 2025 @ 12:16pm
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Jun 25, 2024 @ 9:12am
Jun 25, 2024
 Now part of the main loop. Leaf blown.
Aug 30, 2019 @ 9:13am
Aug 30, 2019
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        Sherborn Town Forest MTB Tour
        ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 1,170 ft • 47 •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About STF C8 Loop

        ▼ Where is STF C8 Loop located?
        STF C8 Loop is located in Sherborn Town Forest - Central, Sherborn, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Sherborn Town Forest - Central trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.25004, -71.36272.
        ▼ How hard is STF C8 Loop?
        STF C8 Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for STF C8 Loop?
        STF C8 Loop has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 227 ft to 246 ft.
        ▼ Is STF C8 Loop a point to point trail?
        STF C8 Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is STF C8 Loop?
        STF C8 Loop is 1,385 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on STF C8 Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on STF C8 Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride STF C8 Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride STF C8 Loop are:
        • March (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access STF C8 Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to STF C8 Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride STF C8 Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride STF C8 Loop. The trail is 1,385 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is STF C8 Loop?
        STF C8 Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 32 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 63 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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