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2.0 miles
Distance
214 ft
Climb
-207 ft
Descent
00:22:18
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
5,191 ft
Altitude min
5,405 ft
Altitude max
5,191 ft
Altitude start
5,197 ft
Altitude end
-16.5%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,472 ft
Distance down
541 ft
Distance flat
00:22:18
Avg time

A Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Black Hills Nordic Big Hill Trails
    Spearfish, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #2634 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #4 in Nordic Skiing · South Dakota
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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A Loop is ranked #4 for nordic skiing in South Dakota. It is a 2 mile green difficulty machine groomed trail located near Spearfish South Dakota. This nordic ski only trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is A Loop located?
      A Loop is located in Black Hills Nordic Big Hill Trails, Spearfish, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Black Hills Nordic Big Hill Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.40401, -103.93162.
      ▼ How hard is A Loop?
      A Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for A Loop?
      A Loop has 214 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 207 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,191 ft to 5,405 ft.
      ▼ Is A Loop a point to point trail?
      A Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is A Loop?
      A Loop is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on A Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on A Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski A Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski A Loop are:
      • February (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access A Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to A Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski A Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ski A Loop. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is A Loop?
      A Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 211 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 236 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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