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3,691 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:07:23
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
00:07:23
Avg time
Upper Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLeadmine Mountain Conservation Area
Sturbridge, Massachusetts -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock 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
Trail Supporters
South Central MA NEMBAMaintainer
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 4 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 127 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to upper-loop-266038 trailhead
(42.077440, -72.115440)
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Routes with this trail
12 miles • 1,084 ft • 13 • Loop •
This is the ADVANCED arrowed loop for the 2025 SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge Adventure Series Ride.
13 miles • 1,461 ft • 15 • Loop •
This is the ADVANCED arrowed loop for the 2025 SCMA NEMBA Trek Sturbridge Adventure Series Ride.
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Nearby Trails
- Middle Loop 3 ft
- Leadmine Mountain 200 ft
- Lower Loop 1,289 ft
- Seven Ridges 3,051 ft
- Ridge Connector 3,497 ft
Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Loop
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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.
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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.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Loop?
Upper Loop has 13 m of elevation gain. The trail has 19 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 265 m to 282 m.
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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.
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