more stats
1,995 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:02:59
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
938 ft
Altitude min
962 ft
Altitude max
939 ft
Altitude start
938 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-5.1%
Grade max
6.5%
Grade min
715 ft
Distance climb
748 ft
Distance down
531 ft
Distance flat
00:02:59
Avg time

Ent Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 30 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #141089 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #228390 in E-Biking
    • #62953 in Trail Running
    • #324162 in Hiking
    • #21201 in Snowshoeing
    • #6273 in Nordic Skiing
    • #35022 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,335 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,164 in E-Biking
    • #716 in Trail Running
    • #4,746 in Hiking
    • #984 in Snowshoeing
    • #271 in Nordic Skiing
    • #449 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Off-Piste)
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

Ent Loop winds its nearly flat route through the woods, climbing ever so slightly out and giving a nearly free ride back to Ring Loop. Like all the Tolkien Trails at Michigan Tech, its corridor is 8 feet wide, for easy comfort.

Disclaimer

Classic skiing only. No skating. Hiking is not permitted on this trail during ski season. Walking on a groomed trail without skis or snowshoes damages the snow surface and creates hazards for other users

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 49 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Ent Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 24, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/Detroit)
Sep 24, 2026
cleared one downed tree and cut back some old deadfall
Jun 5, 2026 @ 3:58pm (America/Detroit)
Jun 5, 2026
Jul 13, 2023 @ 7:20am
Jul 13, 2023
Jul 13, 2023 @ 7:18am
Jul 13, 2023
Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:14am
Oct 28, 2022
 Leaf covered
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on Sep 24, 2026
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Avg: 3.86 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ent Loop located?
      Ent Loop is located in Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Michigan Tech Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10178, -88.55576.
      ▼ How hard is Ent Loop?
      Ent Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ent Loop?
      Ent Loop has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 938 ft to 962 ft.
      ▼ Is Ent Loop a point to point trail?
      Ent Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
      ▼ How long is Ent Loop?
      Ent Loop is 1,995 ft long. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ent Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ent Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Ent Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ent Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ent Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Ent Loop. The trail is 1,995 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ent Loop?
      Ent Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 425 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 434 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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