1.7 miles
Distance
144 ft
Climb
-144 ft
Descent
1,535 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
1,421 ft
Altitude min
1,430 ft
Altitude start
1,430 ft
Altitude end
-17.6%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
2,808 ft
Distance climb
3,228 ft
Distance down
2,674 ft
Distance flat

A great beginner loop that goes in a figure-8 pattern through Fern Valley and Middle Earth. This is where you should start if it's your first time at Rikert

Detailed Description
Beginner's Loop is a 2 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Ripton Vermont. This winter fat bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 144 ft with a max elevation of 1,535 ft then descends -144 ft.
Tags
Wooden features

Stats

  • Distance
    2 miles
  • Altitude min
    1,421 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,430 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,430 ft
  • Climb
    144 ft
  • Descent
    -144 ft
  • Grade max
    -17.6%
  • Grade min
    13.8%
  • Distance climb
    2,808 ft
  • Distance down
    3,228 ft
  • Distance flat
    2,674 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
    Rikert Outdoor Center
  • Primary Activity
    Winter Fat Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Bike type
    Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk southeast on Across The Field.
  2. Continue for 100 meters.
  3. Walk southeast on Across The Field.
  4. Continue for 30 meters.
  5. Walk east on Battell.
  6. Continue for 50 meters.
  7. Walk northeast on Battell Loop.
  8. Continue for 30 meters.
  9. Walk north on Fern Valley.
  10. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  11. Turn right to stay on Fern Valley.
  12. Continue for 20 meters.
  13. Walk east on Fern Valley.
  14. Continue for 80 meters.
  15. Walk south on Fern Valley.
  16. Continue for 40 meters.
  17. Walk east on Fern Valley.
  18. Continue for 40 meters.
  19. Walk east on Fern Valley.
  20. Continue for 30 meters.
  21. Walk east on Fern Valley.
  22. Continue for 30 meters.
  23. Walk east on Fern Valley.
  24. Continue for 20 meters.
  25. Walk southwest on Middle Earth.
  26. Continue for 50 meters.
  27. Walk south on Middle Earth.
  28. Continue for 50 meters.
  29. Walk southeast on Middle Earth.
  30. Continue for 30 meters.
  31. Walk south on Middle Earth.
  32. Continue for 30 meters.
  33. Walk south on Middle Earth.
  34. Continue for 40 meters.
  35. Walk east on Fern Valley.
  36. Continue for 80 meters.
  37. Walk east on Fern Valley.
  38. Continue for 200 meters.
  39. Walk northeast on Fern Valley.
  40. Continue for 100 meters.
  41. Walk north on Fern Valley.
  42. Continue for 90 meters.
  43. Walk north on Fern Valley.
  44. Continue for 100 meters.
  45. Walk northwest on Fern Valley.
  46. Continue for 100 meters.
  47. Walk southwest on Fern Valley.
  48. Continue for 50 meters.
  49. Walk southwest on Fern Valley.
  50. Continue for 20 meters.
  51. Walk southwest on Fern Valley.
  52. Continue for 20 meters.
  53. Walk southwest on Fern Valley.
  54. Continue for 60 meters.
  55. Walk west on Fern Valley.
  56. Continue for 60 meters.
  57. Walk west on Fern Valley.
  58. Continue for 40 meters.
  59. Walk west on Fern Valley.
  60. Continue for 30 meters.
  61. Walk southwest on Middle Earth.
  62. Continue for 30 meters.
  63. Walk south on Middle Earth.
  64. Continue for 50 meters.
  65. Walk southeast on Middle Earth.
  66. Continue for 30 meters.
  67. Walk southeast on Middle Earth.
  68. Continue for 40 meters.
  69. Walk south on Middle Earth.
  70. Continue for 30 meters.
  71. Walk south on Middle Earth.
  72. Continue for 30 meters.
  73. Walk west on Fern Valley.
  74. Continue for 60 meters.
  75. Walk west on Fern Valley.
  76. Continue for 70 meters.
  77. Walk northwest on Fern Valley.
  78. Continue for 100 meters.
  79. Walk north on Fern Valley.
  80. Continue for 30 meters.
  81. Walk northwest on Fern Valley.
  82. Continue for 60 meters.
  83. Walk northwest on Fern Valley.
  84. Continue for 50 meters.
  85. Walk northwest on Fern Valley.
  86. Continue for 40 meters.
  87. Walk northwest on Battell Loop.
  88. Continue for 10 meters.
  89. Walk west on Battell Loop.
  90. Continue for 40 meters.
  91. Walk west on Battell.
  92. Continue for 60 meters.
  93. Walk west on Battell.
  94. Continue for 100 meters.
  95. Walk northwest on Across The Field.
  96. Continue for 70 meters.
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