more stats
3,691 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:07:18
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
869 ft
Altitude min
924 ft
Altitude max
913 ft
Altitude start
896 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-16.5%
Grade max
6.8%
Grade min
1,155 ft
Distance climb
1,165 ft
Distance down
1,375 ft
Distance flat
00:07:18
Avg time

Upper Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area
    Sturbridge, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #88351 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #341387 in Trail Running
    • #323730 in Hiking
    • #36868 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,524 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #11,065 in Trail Running
    • #12,070 in Hiking
    • #1,587 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

A bit of a climb to access. Super flowing sections with tight techy features and Rock Gardens.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

This trail leaves the Leadmine Mountain area and is not associated with Trek Sturbridge

Tags
Rock gardens
Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 137 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Upper Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 24, 2025 @ 11:48am
Jul 24, 2025
Not approved
Jul 5, 2025 @ 8:01am
Jul 5, 2025
Not approved
Large tree down across trail (I believe it is just after the U at the bottom). Took a bit of bushwacking to get around.
Jul 27, 2024 @ 2:37pm
Jul 27, 2024
Jun 15, 2024 @ 6:13am
Jun 15, 2024
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on Jul 27, 2024
Variable
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Loop located?
      Upper Loop is located in Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.07744, -72.11544.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 869 ft to 924 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Loop a point to point trail?
      Upper Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is 3,691 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Upper Loop. The trail is 3,691 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 329 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 327 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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