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5,262 ft
Distance
139 ft
Climb
-137 ft
Descent
1,418 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
1,279 ft
Altitude min
1,279 ft
Altitude start
1,280 ft
Altitude end
-28.7%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
2,018 ft
Distance climb
2,726 ft
Distance down
515 ft
Distance flat

Dante's Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • E-Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Craftsbury Outdoor Center
    Craftsbury, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #2645 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #17016 in Snowshoeing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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Dante's Loop is a 5,262 ft blue difficulty machine groomed trail located near Craftsbury Vermont. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Dante's Loop Trail Reports

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Nov 19, 2021 @ 11:19am
Nov 19, 2021
 reporter No snow to groom
Nov 18, 2021 @ 9:54am
Nov 18, 2021
 reporter Packed Powder
Nov 12, 2021 @ 12:53pm
Nov 12, 2021
 reporter Find current conditions at https://craftsbury.com/dashboard
Nov 12, 2021 @ 12:44pm
Nov 12, 2021
 reporter Find current conditions at https://craftsbury.com/dashboard
Nov 12, 2021 @ 12:07pm
Nov 12, 2021
 reporter Inadequate snow cover
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dante's Loop

        ▼ Where is Dante's Loop located?
        Dante's Loop is located in Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.68776, -72.33183.
        ▼ How hard is Dante's Loop?
        Dante's Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dante's Loop?
        Dante's Loop has 139 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 137 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,279 ft to 1,418 ft.
        ▼ Is Dante's Loop a point to point trail?
        Dante's Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Dante's Loop?
        Dante's Loop is 5,262 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dante's Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dante's Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Dante's Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Dante's Loop are:
        • March (2 activities)
        • December (2 activities)
        • February (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Dante's Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dante's Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Dante's Loop?
        Dante's Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 141 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 164 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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