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1.4 miles
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-92 ft
Descent
1,225 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
1,195 ft
Altitude min
1,210 ft
Altitude start
1,207 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade max
9.1%
Grade min
2,047 ft
Distance climb
2,195 ft
Distance down
3,051 ft
Distance flat

Ed's Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Swedetown Recreation Area
    Calumet, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Rolling twisty ski trail showcasing a mixture of hardwood and deciduous forest. Built in honor of long time Swedetown skier and volunteer Ed Harjala

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 7, 2026 @ 9:07am (America/Detroit)
Mar 7, 2026
Open again for the Great Bear Chase!
Mar 6, 2026 @ 3:00am (America/Detroit)
Mar 6, 2026
The Swedetown Trails will be closed to skiing and ski testing starting the morning of Friday, March 6, through 7:00 am Saturday, March 7. This...
Mar 5, 2026 @ 8:00pm (America/Detroit)
Mar 5, 2026
The Swedetown Trails will be closed to skiing and ski testing starting 8 pm Thursday, March 5, through 7 am Saturday, March 7. This will allow us...
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        Routes with this trail

        1
        2026 Great Bear Chase 10km
        6 miles • 267 ft • 7 •
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        2026 Great Bear Chase - 24km -dlw
        15 miles • 597 ft • 13 • Loop • Race •
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        2026 Great Bear Chase - 25km
        15 miles • 606 ft • 9 • Loop • Race •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ed's Loop

        ▼ Where is Ed's Loop located?
        Ed's Loop is located in Swedetown Recreation Area, Calumet, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Swedetown Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.24122, -88.47476.
        ▼ How hard is Ed's Loop?
        Ed's Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ed's Loop?
        Ed's Loop has 90 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 92 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,195 ft to 1,225 ft.
        ▼ Is Ed's Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Ed's Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Ed's Loop?
        Ed's Loop is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ed's Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ed'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 Ed's Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Ed's Loop are:
        • March (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Ed's Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ed's Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Ed's Loop?
        Ed's Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 221 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 288 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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