Grass Rides Loop

Grass Rides Loop is a short cross-country ski route in Appleton Farms Grass Rides, a non-governmental land unit in Massachusetts. The loop lies within the broader network of trails here, with the Bay Circuit Trail just 0.1 mile away and Pinnacle Trail about 0.4 mile off, so it works well as a stop on a longer outing. The loop is an out-and-back of about 0.86 miles, with a high point of 45 feet and a low of 32 feet. The climb is minimal, with a total elevation gain of 10 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.11 miles in, with a grade of 4 percent. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. Typical averages from the nearby Beverly weather station show January highs around 37°F with lows near 18°F and about four snow days. February is similar, with a few more snow days. Spring warms quickly, with May highs in the mid-60s. The closest neighbors are the Bay Circuit Trail and Pinnacle Trail, both within half a mile. Lamson Field and Lamson Field South are each about 0.6 mile away.