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3,248 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:10:13
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,228 ft
Altitude min
1,291 ft
Altitude max
1,230 ft
Altitude start
1,227 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-9.7%
Grade max
16%
Grade min
1,138 ft
Distance climb
1,335 ft
Distance down
774 ft
Distance flat
00:10:13
Avg time

Blue Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hartley Park
    Duluth, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #125922 in Trail Running
    • #102581 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1 in Nordic Skiing · Minnesota [+]
    • #1,050 in Trail Running
    • #1,107 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Other
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Duluth

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AI Generated Description

Blue Loop is ranked #1 for nordic skiing in Minnesota. It is a 3,248 ft blue difficulty other trail located near Duluth Minnesota. This nordic ski primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Blue Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 16, 2026 @ 3:38pm (Pacific/Midway)
Mar 16, 2026
 Very freshly groomed
Dec 15, 2025 @ 3:26pm (Pacific/Midway)
Dec 15, 2025
Dec 10, 2025 @ 4:19pm (Pacific/Midway)
Dec 10, 2025
Feb 12, 2025 @ 5:19pm
Feb 12, 2025
 Freshly groomed
Feb 10, 2025 @ 5:22pm
Feb 10, 2025
 Recently groomed
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Snow Groomed
Avg: 3.65 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Loop located?
      Blue Loop is located in Hartley Park, Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Hartley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.8359, -92.08318.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,228 ft to 1,291 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Blue Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is other.
      ▼ How long is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is 3,248 ft long. The trail type is other.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Blue Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Blue Loop are:
      • January (9 activities)
      • December (9 activities)
      • February (8 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Blue Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Blue Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ski Blue Loop. The trail is 3,248 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 405 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 429 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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