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466 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
00:00:38
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
1,047 ft
Altitude min
1,058 ft
Altitude max
1,047 ft
Altitude start
1,060 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
4.8%
Grade min
420 ft
Distance climb
49 ft
Distance flat
00:00:38
Avg time

Loop Shortcut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 45 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #106148 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130283 in E-Biking
    • #140465 in Trail Running
    • #155318 in Hiking
    • #735 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #962 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #732 in E-Biking
    • #1,110 in Trail Running
    • #1,685 in Hiking
    • #85 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

If you feel like cutting your ride a bit short, don't fret Loop Shortcut is a short doubletrack there to provide you with an easy route back to our parking location at the Inn at Mountain View Farm.

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Loop Shortcut Trail Reports

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Nov 2, 2026 @ 8:28pm (America/New_York)
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Apr 30, 2026 @ 1:27pm (America/New_York)
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Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:30am (America/New_York)
Apr 18, 2026
reporter The Wildflower Backyard trails are open for the 2026 season! The rest of the network still needs time to dry out, but we will continue to open...
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:50pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
reporter Winter trails will open after Vermont's deer hunting season concludes AND once the ground is frozen. https://www.kingdomtrails.org/Trail-Conditions
Jul 21, 2025 @ 8:57am
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Loop Shortcut located?
      Loop Shortcut is located in Kingdom Trails, East Burke, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Kingdom Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.5911, -71.9682.
      ▼ How hard is Loop Shortcut?
      Loop Shortcut is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop Shortcut?
      Loop Shortcut has 11 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,047 ft to 1,058 ft.
      ▼ How long is Loop Shortcut?
      Loop Shortcut is 466 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop Shortcut?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Loop Shortcut. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Loop Shortcut?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Loop Shortcut are:
      • July (120 activities)
      • September (83 activities)
      • June (72 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Loop Shortcut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop Shortcut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop Shortcut?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Loop Shortcut. The trail is 466 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Loop Shortcut?
      Loop Shortcut is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,164 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,453 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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