more stats
3.0 miles
Distance
289 ft
Climb
-279 ft
Descent
00:23:38
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
904 ft
Altitude min
980 ft
Altitude max
933 ft
Altitude start
942 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
17.2%
Grade min
4,554 ft
Distance climb
4,826 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:23:38
Avg time

Blue Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    John Muir Trails
    La Grange, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #21271 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155650 in Trail Running
    • #144281 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #258 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #888 in Trail Running
    • #1,106 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular In Reverse

Aka "Squirrel Loop" (it looks like a squirrel) on trail maps. A little more tech than the Finger Loop, solid intermediate riding.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 185 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 593 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Blue Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 28, 2026 @ 6:04am (America/Chicago)
Aug 28, 2026
Sep 3, 2024 @ 5:50pm
Sep 3, 2024
Aug 17, 2023 @ 7:33am
Aug 17, 2023
 big deep wheel swallowing water holes
Jul 19, 2023 @ 2:35pm
Jul 19, 2023
 All good except a few wet spots
Jul 9, 2023 @ 8:23am
Jul 9, 2023
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Status:
on Aug 28, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Ratings
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      4 ★ 67%
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      1 Review & Comments

      kmk2199 kmk2199
      Nowhere near a Black Diamond level trail....it's a Blue XC trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Loop located?
      Blue Loop is located in John Muir Trails, La Grange, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the John Muir Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.8114, -88.6086.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop has 289 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 279 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 904 ft to 980 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 singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Blue Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ 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 ride Blue Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Blue Loop. The trail is 3.0 miles 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 2,177 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,306 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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