more stats
1,532 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:02:56
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
169 ft
Altitude min
216 ft
Altitude max
186 ft
Altitude start
207 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
19.9%
Grade min
597 ft
Distance climb
751 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:02:56
Avg time

Upper DTF Rear Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Dedham Town Forest
    Dedham, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #2874 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #413324 in Trail Running
    • #312718 in Hiking
    • #33071 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #16 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #14,707 in Trail Running
    • #11,232 in Hiking
    • #4,689 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Town of Dedham

Easy intermediate upper section of a figure 8 loop.

Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 24 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Upper DTF Rear Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 28, 2023 @ 8:51am
Aug 28, 2023
 Some debris and minor deadfall, but still fun and rideable.
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on Aug 28, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper DTF Rear Loop located?
      Upper DTF Rear Loop is located in Dedham Town Forest, Dedham, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Dedham Town Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.23998, -71.19864.
      ▼ How hard is Upper DTF Rear Loop?
      Upper DTF Rear Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper DTF Rear Loop?
      Upper DTF Rear Loop has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 169 ft to 216 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper DTF Rear Loop a point to point trail?
      Upper DTF Rear Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper DTF Rear Loop?
      Upper DTF Rear Loop is 1,532 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper DTF Rear Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper DTF Rear Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper DTF Rear Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper DTF Rear Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper DTF Rear Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Upper DTF Rear Loop. The trail is 1,532 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper DTF Rear Loop?
      Upper DTF Rear Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 33 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 45 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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