more stats
4,560 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:03:11
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
1,276 ft
Altitude min
1,322 ft
Altitude max
1,302 ft
Altitude start
1,309 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-7.7%
Grade max
5.9%
Grade min
1,670 ft
Distance climb
1,243 ft
Distance down
1,526 ft
Distance flat
00:03:11
Avg time

Blue Small Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Spirit Mountain Nordic Center
    Duluth, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #4629 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #422095 in Trail Running
    • #425215 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #283 in Nordic Skiing · Minnesota [+]
    • #4,202 in Trail Running
    • #4,398 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Other
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Spirit Mountain

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Blue Small Loop is a 4,560 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 / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Jan 17, 2026 @ 1:25pm (America/Chicago)
Jan 17, 2026
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Dec 31, 2025 @ 2:42pm (America/Chicago)
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May 5, 2025 @ 12:43pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Small Loop located?
      Blue Small Loop is located in Spirit Mountain Nordic Center, Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Spirit Mountain Nordic Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.7153, -92.22841.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Small Loop?
      Blue Small Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Small Loop?
      Blue Small Loop has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,276 ft to 1,322 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Small Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Blue Small Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is other.
      ▼ How long is Blue Small Loop?
      Blue Small Loop is 4,560 ft long. The trail type is other.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Small Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Blue Small Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Small Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Small Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Blue Small Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ski Blue Small Loop. The trail is 4,560 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Small Loop?
      Blue Small Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 59 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 78 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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