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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Moosalamoo National Recreation Area
    Goshen, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 85 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #164848 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #308660 in Trail Running
    • #93423 in Hiking
    • #20374 in Snowshoeing
    • #7682 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #9569 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,258 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #1,911 in Trail Running
    • #743 in Hiking
    • #567 in Snowshoeing
    • #200 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #495 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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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Hogback Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 16, 2021 @ 6:27am
Mar 16, 2021
 reporter Ride with caution, Freeze thaw cycle, avoid making mud ruts
Mar 11, 2021 @ 7:08am
Mar 11, 2021
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Mar 11, 2021 @ 7:06am
Mar 11, 2021
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Sep 25, 2016 @ 3:26pm
Sep 25, 2016
 Small tree down across trail, can ride over or around
Sep 13, 2016 @ 6:59pm
Sep 13, 2016
 The trail is currently in great shape.
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on Mar 16, 2021
Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      RedVT RedVT
      This is an easy and fun trail that can be ridden multiple times per trip or you can branch off onto some of the other nearby trails.

      I find the loop to be enjoyable parking at the end of Forest Road 2 and then riding the trail in a counter clockwise direction. This allows you to end with the great view at the end of the trail just before dropping back down to the parking lot. Then rinse and repeat as needed.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Hogback Loop?
      Hogback Loop is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hogback Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hogback Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hogback Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hogback Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hogback Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Hogback Loop. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hogback Loop?
      Hogback Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 64 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 66 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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