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United States
Massachusetts
Essex County
Gloucester

Dogtown Commons – Pool Hill Forest loop from Dogtown Conservation Land

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Massachusetts
Essex County
Gloucester

Dogtown Commons – Pool Hill Forest loop from Dogtown Conservation Land

Easy

4.6

(3120)

17,726

riders

Dogtown Commons – Pool Hill Forest loop from Dogtown Conservation Land

01:02

12.6km

90m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.82 km for 209 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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495 m

Dogtown Commons

Highlight • Historical Site

Although this area is perhaps better known for the Babson Boulders and their quirky phrases, Dogtown's history extends far past the Great Depression. Dogtown was originally known as the Common …

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3.72 km

Whales Jaw

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is just some glacial erratics which are pretty common in New England. The trail leading to this is very narrow and not well maintained. Unless you really enjoy exploring Dogtown I wouldn't bother with this

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3

6.73 km

Pool Hill Forest

Highlight • Forest

Pool Hill Forest is a small protected area just east of the Dogtown Woods. Like the surrounding area, there are large granite boulders scattered around the dense woods (no carvings …

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4

9.31 km

James Babson Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

James Babson Museum is a small, one room museum in a historic building dating back to the late 1700s. Opened by Roger Babson in the 1930s, he created a one …

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12.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.37 km

4.93 km

1.59 km

346 m

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.32 km

2.74 km

1.41 km

717 m

240 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

31°C

12°C

37 %

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