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1,270 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:01:34
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
1,086 ft
Altitude min
1,117 ft
Altitude max
1,086 ft
Altitude start
1,102 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-4.3%
Grade max
14.1%
Grade min
541 ft
Distance climb
541 ft
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:01:34
Avg time

Expert Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Stahls Lake Park Singletrack
    Hutchinson, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #135061 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #177559 in E-Biking
    • #308138 in Trail Running
    • #318700 in Hiking
    • #4379 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

This is a more difficult section of the trail. It can be bypassed on the main trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Expert Loop

        ▼ Where is Expert Loop located?
        Expert Loop is located in Stahls Lake Park Singletrack, Hutchinson, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Stahls Lake Park Singletrack trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.9498, -94.42832.
        ▼ How hard is Expert Loop?
        Expert Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Expert Loop?
        Expert Loop has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,086 ft to 1,117 ft.
        ▼ Is Expert Loop a point to point trail?
        Expert Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Expert Loop?
        Expert Loop is 1,270 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Expert Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Expert Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Expert Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Expert Loop are:
        • July (3 activities)
        • May (1 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Expert Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Expert Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Expert Loop?
        The estimated time to ride Expert Loop is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,270 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Expert Loop?
        Expert Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 64 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 131 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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