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2.2 miles
Distance
248 ft
Climb
-215 ft
Descent
00:10:54
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
1,770 ft
Altitude min
1,979 ft
Altitude max
1,837 ft
Altitude start
1,870 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
22.2%
Grade min
4,547 ft
Distance climb
4,810 ft
Distance down
2,388 ft
Distance flat
00:10:54
Avg time
Hogback Loop Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaMoosalamoo National Recreation Area
Goshen, Vermont -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
- 75 in Nordic Skiing
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Global Ranking#109855 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #87172 in Trail Running
- #57132 in Hiking
- #7135 in Snowshoeing
- #2591 in Backcountry Skiing
- #1830 in Nordic Skiing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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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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This loop offers a 3 mile round trip with a spectacular view south of the Green Mountains and Taconic Range any season.
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Directions to hogback-loop trailhead
(43.875000, -73.003920)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hogback Loop
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Where is Hogback Loop located?
Hogback Loop is located in Moosalamoo National Recreation Area, Goshen, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.875, -73.00392.
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How hard is Hogback Loop?
Hogback Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Hogback Loop?
Hogback Loop has 248 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 215 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,770 ft to 1,979 ft.
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Is Hogback Loop a point to point trail?
Hogback Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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