6.3 miles
Distance
926 ft
Climb
-921 ft
Descent
1,191 ft
High Point
5 ft
Altitude change
850 ft
Altitude min
1,033 ft
Altitude start
1,040 ft
Altitude end
-26%
Grade max
41.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
5,184 ft
Distance flat

Always carry enough water for yourself and your pet! Pay attention to actual conditions and never rely solely on the presence of natural water sources; this suggested route is not a guarantee. Your pet's health and well-being is your responsibility!!

When the dog days of summer are upon us and we want to hit the trails with our 4-legged friends, it's good to have watering holes This route maximizes the crossing of our more consistent water sources around the trail network so you can help keep your dogs cool.

A couple of notes: the small bridge at the top of Nimbus there is likely to be just a couple small puddles but there is usually enough to get a drink. And on Last Mile, before heading down Just Smile, the stream is a few yards off to the right, up the doubletrack.

Detailed Description
Hot Dog Loop is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Brownsville Vermont. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 94 trails. This route climbs 926 ft with a max elevation of 1,191 ft then descends -921 ft.
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BridgesRiver or creekWater source

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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 21 min
  • Altitude min
    850 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,033 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,040 ft
  • Climb
    926 ft
  • Descent
    -921 ft
  • Grade max
    -26%
  • Grade min
    41.4%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    5,184 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    3
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  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Paradise/Nirvana Climb
Sep 16, 2026 @ 6:44pm (America/New_York)
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Paradise Hill Flow
Sep 6, 2026 @ 5:51pm (America/New_York)
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Somewhere in paradise flow there was a decent tree down yesterday. It was just after the short-ish wooden bridge before you start climbing. I thought I took a photo, but I guess not.
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Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:26am (America/New_York)
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Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:26am (America/New_York)
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Just Smile
Aug 11, 2026 @ 7:21pm (America/New_York)
Aug 11, 2026
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