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2,690 ft
Distance
79 ft
Climb
-74 ft
Descent
00:16:08
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
1,404 ft
Altitude min
1,485 ft
Altitude max
1,429 ft
Altitude start
1,434 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
17.5%
Grade min
1,181 ft
Distance climb
778 ft
Distance down
732 ft
Distance flat
00:16:08
Avg time

First Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Rikert Outdoor Center
    Ripton, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 100 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #191877 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74886 in Trail Running
    • #437074 in Hiking
    • #38197 in Snowshoeing
    • #1915 in Nordic Skiing
    • #48406 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #9276 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,395 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #491 in Trail Running
    • #2,681 in Hiking
    • #1,107 in Snowshoeing
    • #91 in Nordic Skiing
    • #520 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #42 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Middlebury College
  • OSM Way
    #447087082

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First Loop is a 2,690 ft moderately popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Ripton Vermont. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 79 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is First Loop located?
      First Loop is located in Rikert Outdoor Center, Ripton, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Rikert Outdoor Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.95476, -72.99085.
      ▼ How hard is First Loop?
      First Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for First Loop?
      First Loop has 79 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,404 ft to 1,485 ft.
      ▼ Is First Loop a point to point trail?
      First Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is First Loop?
      First Loop is 2,690 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on First Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on First Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access First Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to First Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride First Loop?
      The estimated time to ride First Loop is approximately 16 minutes. The trail is 2,690 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is First Loop?
      First Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 394 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 968 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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