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2,848 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:05:20
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
942 ft
Altitude min
971 ft
Altitude max
942 ft
Altitude start
948 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-5.8%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
1,276 ft
Distance climb
1,286 ft
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:05:20
Avg time

Gnome 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 [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 25 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #76846 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38222 in Trail Running
    • #255475 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • 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

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AI Generated Description

Gnome Loop is a 2,848 ft moderately popular green difficulty mixed trail located near Houghton Michigan. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 29 ft green climb. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 43 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Gnome Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 5, 2026 @ 3:58pm (America/Detroit)
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Jul 13, 2023 @ 7:20am
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Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:14am
Oct 28, 2022
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on Jun 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gnome Loop located?
      Gnome 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 47.09993, -88.55662.
      ▼ How hard is Gnome Loop?
      Gnome 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 Gnome Loop?
      Gnome Loop has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 942 ft to 971 ft.
      ▼ Is Gnome Loop a point to point trail?
      Gnome Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Gnome Loop?
      Gnome Loop is 2,848 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gnome Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Gnome Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Gnome Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gnome Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gnome Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Gnome Loop. The trail is 2,848 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gnome Loop?
      Gnome Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 346 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 362 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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