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3.0 miles
Distance
351 ft
Climb
-339 ft
Descent
1,031 ft
High Point
12 ft
Altitude change
739 ft
Altitude min
739 ft
Altitude start
751 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-34.7%
Grade max
29.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,474 ft
Distance flat
Macutchan Loop: Designed as a 3-mile beginner/intermediate mountain bike and Nordic ski loop that's equally awesome for running and walking. Just follow these signs from the parking lot.
It was named after the Macutchan family, who in 1925, donated 60 acres to the Town of Stowe which became known as Macutchan Forest and was home to Stowe's first officially sanctioned MTB trails previously known as the Town Loops.
Macutchan Forest was combined with land purchased in 2012 to form what we now know as the 320-acre Cady Hill Forest.
Detailed Description
Macutchan Loop is a 3 mile popular easy route located near Stowe Vermont. This hike primary route. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 351 ft with a max elevation of 1,031 ft then descends -339 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Sep 4, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance3 miles
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Avg time35 min 52 sec
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Altitude change12 ft
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Altitude min739 ft
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Altitude start739 ft
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Altitude end751 ft
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Climb351 ft
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Descent-339 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-34.7%
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Grade min29.7%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat2,474 ft
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