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1,975 ft
Distance
-14 ft
Descent
887 ft
High Point
-17 ft
Altitude change
870 ft
Altitude min
887 ft
Altitude start
869 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-3.9%
Grade max
932 ft
Distance down
1,014 ft
Distance flat
Core Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaPinery Lakes Ski Trails
L'Anse, Michigan -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 25 in Nordic Skiing
- 5 in Gravel Biking
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Global Ranking#163920 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #269233 in Trail Running
- #260790 in Hiking
- #8920 in Snowshoeing
- #2582 in Nordic Skiing
- #39837 in Gravel Biking
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State Ranking#1,401 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
- #3,394 in Trail Running
- #3,716 in Hiking
- #479 in Snowshoeing
- #156 in Nordic Skiing
- #350 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Snow GroomingClassic
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
- Both Directions for Snowshoeing
- Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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LightingNo
The two-way section of the Core Loop traverses easier, primarily flat terrain (compared to the intermediate rated section of the loop) and allows trail users to connect from the parking area to the Popsicle trail without having to ski the more difficult section of the Core Loop
Disclaimer
Winter trail users: Classic skiing only. No skating. Snowshoers are welcome, but must stay to the side of the set track. Bikes, pets, and walking/hiking are not permitted on this trail during ski season
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Snow Packed
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- Prevalent Mud
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Nearby Trails
- Popsicle 7 ft
- Popsicle Loop 1,841 ft
- Core Loop 1,909 ft
- Soup's Loop 2 miles
- Connector 2 miles
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