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3,737 ft
Distance
103 ft
Climb
-113 ft
Descent
1,277 ft
High Point
-8 ft
Altitude change
1,186 ft
Altitude min
1,265 ft
Altitude start
1,257 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
1,493 ft
Distance climb
1,785 ft
Distance down
463 ft
Distance flat

Black Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Piedmont Ski Trails
    Duluth, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Nordic Skiing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    City of Duluth

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Black Loop is a 3,737 ft black diamond difficulty mixed trail located near Duluth Minnesota. This nordic ski only trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions About Black Loop

      ▼ Where is Black Loop located?
      Black Loop is located in Piedmont Ski Trails, Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Piedmont Ski Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.76822, -92.16835.
      ▼ How hard is Black Loop?
      Black Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Loop?
      Black Loop has 103 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 113 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,186 ft to 1,277 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Black Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Black Loop?
      Black Loop is 3,737 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Black Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Black Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Black Loop are:
      • December (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Black Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Black Loop?
      Black Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 126 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 214 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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