more stats
1,198 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:05:40
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
230 ft
Altitude min
246 ft
Altitude max
238 ft
Altitude start
243 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-3.2%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
364 ft
Distance climb
459 ft
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:05:40
Avg time

Yellow Orchard Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Acton Arboretum
    Acton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Season
    Apr-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Beginning at the Taylor Road entrance, the Orchard Loop forms a circuit of the northwesterly, most open, portion of the Arboretum. Also located in this area are a small man-made pond and the remnants of an old apple orchard replanted with young trees. An old grape arbor has been renovated and its gardens planted with trees and shrubs suited for wetlands and providing food for birds. The trail has gentle grades, a crushed stone base, and benches along its length. Picnic tables and a stone reading circle add to the area’s usefulness. In the northern portion of this loop, situated around the old Craigin house foundation, is a typical 1700s herb garden, with medicinal, culinary, and strewing herbs. An old granite horse-watering trough, dated 1878, has been placed near the foundation. Also nearby are a butterfly garden and an arched arbor.

source: Acton Arboretum
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Yellow Orchard Loop located?
      Yellow Orchard Loop is located in Acton Arboretum, Acton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Acton Arboretum trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.48188, -71.43743.
      ▼ How hard is Yellow Orchard Loop?
      Yellow Orchard Loop is rated as White difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yellow Orchard Loop?
      Yellow Orchard Loop has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 230 ft to 246 ft.
      ▼ Is Yellow Orchard Loop a point to point trail?
      Yellow Orchard Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Yellow Orchard Loop?
      Yellow Orchard Loop is 1,198 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yellow Orchard Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Yellow Orchard Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yellow Orchard Loop?
      Yellow Orchard Loop is best visited during: Apr-Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Yellow Orchard Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yellow Orchard Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Yellow Orchard Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Yellow Orchard Loop is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 1,198 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Yellow Orchard Loop?
      Yellow Orchard Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 48 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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