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1.2 miles
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:17:14
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
226 ft
Altitude min
233 ft
Altitude max
230 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
436 ft
Distance climb
449 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:17:14
Avg time

XC Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
    Uxbridge, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 100 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #149832 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #338086 in Trail Running
    • #82873 in Hiking
    • #24085 in Snowshoeing
    • #9580 in Nordic Skiing
    • #35077 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #19250 in Adaptive Biking
    • #51052 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,487 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #10,831 in Trail Running
    • #2,370 in Hiking
    • #2,627 in Snowshoeing
    • #102 in Nordic Skiing
    • #1,298 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #223 in Adaptive Biking
    • #1,467 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018

all grass , used for cross country running and biking fun and , easy to session , easy to get miles in

Access Info

cannel towpath

Disclaimer

injury could be possible ride at own risk

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 17 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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XC Loop Trail Reports

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Nov 15, 2024 @ 11:10am
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Jul 22, 2023 @ 6:02am
Jul 22, 2023
 After last night's downpour, there are multiple places where the trail is completely covered with water and can't be avoided. If walking, avoid...
Apr 2, 2023 @ 2:55am
Apr 2, 2023
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Oct 16, 2021 @ 8:07am
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on Nov 15, 2024
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is XC Loop located?
      XC Loop is located in Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, Uxbridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.09434, -71.62237.
      ▼ How hard is XC Loop?
      XC Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for XC Loop?
      XC Loop has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 226 ft to 233 ft.
      ▼ Is XC Loop a point to point trail?
      XC Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is XC Loop?
      XC Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on XC Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on XC Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access XC Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to XC Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride XC Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride XC Loop. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is XC Loop?
      XC Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 77 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 128 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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