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1,552 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:02:35
Avg time
42 ft
Altitude change
406 ft
Altitude min
453 ft
Altitude max
406 ft
Altitude start
449 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
-2.9%
Grade max
12.6%
Grade min
942 ft
Distance climb
210 ft
Distance down
400 ft
Distance flat
00:02:35
Avg time

Back Pocket Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Battel Woods
    Middlebury, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #146681 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #286119 in Trail Running
    • #68759 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Middlebury Area Land Trust

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AI Generated Description

Back Pocket Loop is a 1,552 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Middlebury Vermont. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 46 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 25 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Back Pocket Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 6, 2022 @ 6:08am
Apr 6, 2022
 reporter Trails are open. -- Please ride or walk through the middle of any wet areas
Mar 19, 2022 @ 2:37pm
Mar 19, 2022
 reporter Trails are very wet.. Status will be updated weekly
Mar 19, 2022 @ 2:37pm
Mar 19, 2022
 reporter Trails are very wet.. Status will be updated weekly
Apr 7, 2021 @ 6:08am
Apr 7, 2021
 reporter Riding well with some soft spots.
Mar 16, 2021 @ 6:27am
Mar 16, 2021
 reporter Ride with caution, Freeze thaw cycle, avoid making mud ruts
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on Apr 6, 2022
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Back Pocket Loop located?
      Back Pocket Loop is located in Battel Woods, Middlebury, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Battel Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.00396, -73.14903.
      ▼ How hard is Back Pocket Loop?
      Back Pocket Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back Pocket Loop?
      Back Pocket Loop has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 406 ft to 453 ft.
      ▼ Is Back Pocket Loop a point to point trail?
      Back Pocket Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Back Pocket Loop?
      Back Pocket Loop is 1,552 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back Pocket Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Back Pocket Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Back Pocket Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back Pocket Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back Pocket Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Back Pocket Loop. The trail is 1,552 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Back Pocket Loop?
      Back Pocket Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 86 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 94 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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