more stats
381 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
00:00:37
Avg time
17 ft
Altitude change
1,419 ft
Altitude min
1,436 ft
Altitude max
1,419 ft
Altitude start
1,437 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
1.4%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
381 ft
Distance climb
00:00:37
Avg time

Battell Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Rikert Outdoor Center
    Ripton, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 85 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #136832 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104997 in Trail Running
    • #435815 in Hiking
    • #37094 in Snowshoeing
    • #6324 in Nordic Skiing
    • #48205 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #62356 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,195 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #733 in Trail Running
    • #2,664 in Hiking
    • #1,040 in Snowshoeing
    • #331 in Nordic Skiing
    • #507 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #465 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Middlebury College

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Battell Loop is a 381 ft popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Ripton Vermont. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 17 ft green climb. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Battell Loop located?
      Battell Loop is located in Rikert Outdoor Center, Ripton, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Rikert Outdoor Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.95385, -72.98836.
      ▼ How hard is Battell Loop?
      Battell Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Battell Loop?
      Battell Loop has 17 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,419 ft to 1,436 ft.
      ▼ Is Battell Loop a point to point trail?
      Battell Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Battell Loop?
      Battell Loop is 381 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Battell Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Battell Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Battell Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Battell Loop are:
      • September (3 activities)
      • February (2 activities)
      • January (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Battell Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Battell Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Battell Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Battell Loop. The trail is 381 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Battell Loop?
      Battell Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 93 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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