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1.7 miles
Distance
295 ft
Climb
-294 ft
Descent
00:17:20
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
00:17:20
Avg time

Gneiss Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Blue Mound State Park
    Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 50 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #8852 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #373659 in Trail Running
    • #112635 in Hiking
    • #22596 in Snowshoeing
    • #2962 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #105 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #2,314 in Trail Running
    • #874 in Hiking
    • #296 in Snowshoeing
    • #53 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster

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AI Generated Description

Gneiss Loop is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Blue Mounds Wisconsin. It has rock slabs and skinnies. 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 17 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.

Disclaimer

A valid State Trail pass is required.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 78 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 237 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Gneiss Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 24, 2026 @ 6:59pm (America/Chicago)
Aug 24, 2026
 Several trees down across the Gneiss Blue trail near the intersection with Gneiss Green and just before Holy Schist.
Jul 13, 2026 @ 9:32am (America/Chicago)
Jul 13, 2026
Nov 27, 2025 @ 8:23pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 27, 2025
 numerous trees down across trail
Oct 29, 2025 @ 12:42pm (America/Chicago)
Oct 29, 2025
Oct 24, 2025 @ 11:34am (America/Chicago)
Oct 24, 2025
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Gneiss Loop?
      Gneiss Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Gneiss Loop?
      Gneiss Loop is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gneiss Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gneiss Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gneiss Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gneiss Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gneiss Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Gneiss Loop. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gneiss Loop?
      Gneiss Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 855 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,095 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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