4.7 miles
Distance
634 ft
Climb
-644 ft
Descent
1,089 ft
High Point
-9 ft
Altitude change
738 ft
Altitude min
823 ft
Altitude start
814 ft
Altitude end
-35.6%
Grade max
25.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,281 ft
Distance flat

This loop caters for the advanced beginner, Ascutney-style. It includes some intermediate terrain that the real beginner may find challenging, yet help with progression. A rocky brook crossing, some wide boardwalks and a bridge over a brook on Raina's run.

Detailed Description
Lou's Loop is a 5 mile moderately popular easy route located near Brownsville Vermont. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 634 ft with a max elevation of 1,089 ft then descends -644 ft.
Tags
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 10 min
  • Altitude change
    -9 ft
  • Altitude min
    738 ft
  • Altitude start
    823 ft
  • Altitude end
    814 ft
  • Climb
    634 ft
  • Descent
    -644 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.6%
  • Grade min
    25.8%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,281 ft

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Trails in Route

Lou's Loop1,991 ft
Lou's Loop1,834 ft
Last Mile Climb295 ft
Deer Run682 ft
Raina's Run171 ft
Hay Ride4,085 ft
Home Again4,055 ft

Details

  • Riding area
    Ascutney Trails
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Activity Logs
    8

Directions

  1. Walk northeast on Gravelle's Grinder.
  2. Continue for 80 meters.
  3. Turn right onto Lou's Loop.
  4. Continue for 400 meters.
  5. Bear left onto Last Mile.
  6. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  7. Bear right to stay on Last Mile.
  8. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  9. Turn left onto Lou's Loop.
  10. Continue for 700 meters.
  11. Turn right onto Last Mile.
  12. Continue for 20 meters.
  13. Keep right to stay on Last Mile.
  14. Continue for 20 meters.
  15. Keep left to stay on Last Mile.
  16. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  17. Keep left to stay on Last Mile.
  18. Continue for 300 meters.
  19. Turn left to stay on Last Mile.
  20. Continue for 200 meters.
  21. Keep right to stay on Last Mile.
  22. Continue for 700 meters.
  23. Keep right to take Utility Road.
  24. Continue for 200 meters.
  25. Keep right to stay on Utility Road.
  26. Continue for 100 meters.
  27. Turn left onto Deer Run.
  28. Continue for 600 meters.
  29. Make a sharp right onto Utility Road.
  30. Continue for 60 meters.
  31. Turn left onto Raina's Run.
  32. Continue for 200 meters.
  33. Bear left onto Picnic.
  34. Continue for 10 meters.
  35. Keep straight to stay on Picnic.
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  174. Continue for 20 meters.
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  176. Continue for 10 meters.
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  178. Continue for 20 meters.
  179. Keep left to stay on Picnic.
  180. Continue for 10 meters.
  181. Bear left onto Hay Ride.
  182. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  183. Make a sharp left to stay on Hay Ride.
  184. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  185. Bear right onto Picnic.
  186. Continue for 40 meters.
  187. Turn right onto Hay Ride.
  188. Continue for 100 meters.
  189. Turn left to stay on Hay Ride.
  190. Continue for 30 meters.
  191. Turn right to stay on Hay Ride.
  192. Continue for 30 meters.
  193. Keep left to stay on Hay Ride.
  194. Continue for 60 meters.
  195. Turn right to stay on Hay Ride.
  196. Continue for 30 meters.
  197. Make a right U-turn to stay on Hay Ride.
  198. Continue for 30 meters.
  199. Turn left to stay on Hay Ride.
  200. Continue for 50 meters.
  201. Turn right onto Blue Dipper.
  202. Continue for 100 meters.
  203. Make a sharp right onto Picnic.
  204. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  205. Turn right onto Home Again.
  206. Continue for 200 meters.
  207. Turn right onto Ascutney Outdoors Trail.
  208. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  209. Turn right onto Last Mile.
  210. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  211. Turn left to stay on Last Mile.
  212. Continue for 20 meters.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Lou's Loop
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