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2.6 miles
Distance
905 ft
Climb
-893 ft
Descent
01:33:14
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
1,654 ft
Altitude min
2,523 ft
Altitude max
1,654 ft
Altitude start
1,667 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-45%
Grade max
41.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
01:33:14
Avg time

BlueLoop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cooley-Jericho Community Forest
    Easton, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #216265 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43266 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust

The Blue Loop starts at the Trumpet Round Road kiosk and is just under 3 miles long with an elevation gain of about 900 feet. Although this description ascends the trail via the southern side of the loop and descends via the northern side, the trail can be hiked in either direction.

Leaving the kiosk, head south across the clearing and enter the woods. The trail soon crosses Salmon Hole Brook and begins to steadily ascend Cole Hill through a young forest. En route, you will pass a backcountry ski trail on your right; make sure you bear left here to stay on the Blue Loop. Just over half a mile from the trailhead, you reach the lower ledge that has a beautiful view to the north and east. The Blue Loop then continues to ascend, passes a junction with the Yellow Trail (with which it now coincides), and reaches the upper ledge. Here there is a sweeping view that extends from northeastern Vermont to Mount Lafayette and the Kinsmans—a great spot for a snack or lunch. Leaving the ledge, the Blue Loop soon reaches a second junction where the Yellow Trail heads south to Cooley Hill and the Blue Loop turns right. (NOTE: A backcountry ski trail also comes into this junction; make sure you take a sharp right to stay on the Blue Loop).

Climbing moderately, you pass several limited views to the north and soon reach the junction with the Red Trail, about 1.3 miles from the trailhead. Turn right to continue on the Blue Loop. For the next half mile, the trail is marked with blue stakes and follows a snowmobile trail, descending steadily to the northwest with views towards Vermont. Care should be taken on this portion of the trail as the surface is sometimes rough with no distinct footbed. Eventually you will reach a post with trail signs on your right; turn right here and head easterly down the northern side of the Blue Loop. The trailhead is about 1 mile from this junction.

For a short distance the trail is fairly level and then begins to descend moderately to the northeast, switching back and forth across several old logging roads. Soon the grade lessens and you turn to the right, passing another junction with the Yellow Trail before crossing a long stretch of bog bridges. The trail enters a wooded area and then emerges on a broad ledge where there is a lovely view to the east. After enjoying the view, walk down the ledge and return to the kiosk where you started your hike.

source: Cooley-Jericho CF Website
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        Frequently Asked Questions About BlueLoop

        ▼ Where is BlueLoop located?
        BlueLoop is located in Cooley-Jericho Community Forest, Easton, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Cooley-Jericho Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.1806, -71.80704.
        ▼ How hard is BlueLoop?
        BlueLoop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for BlueLoop?
        BlueLoop has 905 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 893 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,654 ft to 2,523 ft.
        ▼ Is BlueLoop a point to point trail?
        BlueLoop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.

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