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4.0 miles
Distance
454 ft
Climb
-452 ft
Descent
00:42:34
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
46 ft
Altitude min
106 ft
Altitude max
102 ft
Altitude start
105 ft
Altitude end
-24.4%
Grade max
23.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:42:34
Avg time

The Training Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Nickerson State Park
    Brewster, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #52850 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #297147 in Trail Running
    • #290241 in Hiking
    • #16108 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #739 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #8,962 in Trail Running
    • #10,107 in Hiking
    • #1,526 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

The Training Loop is a 4 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Brewster Massachusetts. Riders describe it as faint trail. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 454 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 42 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 360 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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The Training Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 17, 2026 @ 6:20pm (America/New_York)
Mar 17, 2026
reporter Over a year old...assume fixed.
Aug 31, 2024 @ 7:37pm
Aug 31, 2024
Large tree down
Apr 28, 2024 @ 2:13pm
Apr 28, 2024
reporter Cleared via Terry Souza's cleanup effort
Feb 7, 2024 @ 9:59am
Feb 7, 2024
trail riding great, but large tree down near the intersection with Into the heart cartway.
Apr 17, 2023 @ 5:42pm
Apr 17, 2023
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on Mar 17, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.0 • 21 miles • 1,885 ft • 27 •
      Start at either of the parking lots adjacent to 6A/CCRT at the North entrance, or at the Freeman fields...
      ★ 3.0 • 20 miles • 1,433 ft • 21 • Loop •
      This is an intermediate level, 20 mile mountain bike route that incorporates all the best of Nickerson.
      17 miles • 1,717 ft • 15 • Loop •
      Nice and flowy loop starting in the Training Loop trails and continuing across Freemans to Nickerson...
      4.0 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      1 Review & Comments

      SwampyBottom SwampyBottom
      Super fun! So glad I brought my bike down!!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Training Loop located?
      The Training Loop is located in Nickerson State Park, Brewster, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Nickerson State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.73759, -70.02459.
      ▼ How hard is The Training Loop?
      The Training Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Training Loop?
      The Training Loop has 454 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 452 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 46 ft to 106 ft.
      ▼ Is The Training Loop a point to point trail?
      The Training Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Training Loop?
      The Training Loop is 4.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Training Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Training Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Training Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Training Loop are:
      • July (41 activities)
      • August (29 activities)
      • June (26 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access The Training Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Training Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Training Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 43 minutes to ride The Training Loop. The trail is 4.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Training Loop?
      The Training Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 930 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,122 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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