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1.7 miles
Distance
295 ft
Climb
-294 ft
Descent
00:16:19
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
1,266 ft
Altitude min
1,521 ft
Altitude max
1,478 ft
Altitude start
1,480 ft
Altitude end
-15.3%
Grade max
18.9%
Grade min
3,005 ft
Distance climb
4,042 ft
Distance down
2,083 ft
Distance flat
00:16:19
Avg time
Gneiss Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaBlue Mound State Park
Blue Mounds, Wisconsin -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
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Gneiss Loop is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Blue Mounds Wisconsin. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 295 ft blue climb. It features berm, drop, jump, log ride, rock face, rock garden and roller coaster. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
Access Info
Gneiss begins at the MTB trailhead located at the parking lot for the pool and Friends shelter. Access to Over Lode and Pokerville can be gained by taking this trail a short way to the fork and crossing Mounds Park Rd.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 5 miles average
6 Months
- 38 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 190 rides
- Last: Jun 30, 2026
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Directions to gneiss-loop trailhead
(43.031770, -89.844230)
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Nearby Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gneiss Loop
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Where is Gneiss Loop located?
Gneiss Loop is located in Blue Mound State Park, Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Blue Mound State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.03177, -89.84423.
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How hard is Gneiss Loop?
Gneiss Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Gneiss Loop?
Gneiss Loop has 295 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 294 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,266 ft to 1,521 ft.
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Is Gneiss Loop a point to point trail?
Yes, Gneiss Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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