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994 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
241 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
229 ft
Altitude min
230 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-7.5%
Grade max
5.9%
Grade min
276 ft
Distance climb
328 ft
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat

Yellow Dot Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Wenakeening Woods
    Holliston, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This short and flat loop is identified by a small yellow dot blaze at the trailhead, and no further blazes. As of the date of this description, trail is fading its way back to nature, with low usage and overgrowth across the trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow Dot Loop

        ▼ Where is Yellow Dot Loop located?
        Yellow Dot Loop is located in Wenakeening Woods, Holliston, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Wenakeening Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.17312, -71.43634.
        ▼ How hard is Yellow Dot Loop?
        Yellow Dot Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yellow Dot Loop?
        Yellow Dot Loop has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 229 ft to 241 ft.
        ▼ Is Yellow Dot Loop a point to point trail?
        Yellow Dot Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Yellow Dot Loop?
        Yellow Dot Loop is 994 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yellow Dot Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Yellow Dot Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Yellow Dot Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yellow Dot Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Yellow Dot Loop?
        Yellow Dot Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 11 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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