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1.9 miles
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-76 ft
Descent
00:23:44
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
926 ft
Altitude min
961 ft
Altitude max
941 ft
Altitude start
945 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade max
10.5%
Grade min
2,726 ft
Distance climb
2,618 ft
Distance down
4,511 ft
Distance flat
00:23:44
Avg time
Hairy Toad Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMichigan Tech Trails
Houghton, Michigan -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Rock Garden, Skinny
Hairy Toad is an extended technical exploration of natural trail surface. After splitting off from Time Trial, it offers a number of long, 14 inch wide boardwalks crossing muddy areas and streams, rock gardens (some filled with water), narrow tree spacing, exposed roots, short rocky climbs and descents, and hard bottomed stream fordings
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 5 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 68 rides
- Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Directions to hairy-toad-loop trailhead
(47.108460, -88.556490)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hairy Toad Loop
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Where is Hairy Toad Loop located?
Hairy Toad 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 47.10846, -88.55649.
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How hard is Hairy Toad Loop?
Hairy Toad Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Hairy Toad Loop?
Hairy Toad Loop has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 926 ft to 961 ft.
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Is Hairy Toad Loop a point to point trail?
Hairy Toad Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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