more stats
4,954 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:13:12
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
944 ft
Altitude min
970 ft
Altitude max
944 ft
Altitude start
945 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
1,371 ft
Distance climb
1,381 ft
Distance down
2,201 ft
Distance flat
00:13:12
Avg time

Lotsa Rocksa Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • AKA
    Barking Frog
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Trail Style
    Technical
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #76085 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100432 in Trail Running
    • #60082 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

Lotsa Rocksa (Formerly Barking Frog) hangs off of the Hairy Toad Loop, and while it continues Toad's theme of rocky natural trail surface, it unwinds itself a bit, opening up the corners and coming out into a series of meadows, then diving back into dark cedar groves, crossing a wet woodland on a series of narrow boardwalks, before returning to Hairy Toad.

Even flatter than Hairy Toad, it's a great introduction to this type of riding if you aren't ready for the Toad yet. Just ride out on the Isle Royale ski trail which crosses the trail near its start and finish

Trail Supporters
  • Sponsor
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
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      Old school techy and tough. Fun and challenging trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lotsa Rocksa Loop located?
      Lotsa Rocksa 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 47.10766, -88.5604.
      ▼ How hard is Lotsa Rocksa Loop?
      Lotsa Rocksa Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lotsa Rocksa Loop?
      Lotsa Rocksa Loop has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 944 ft to 970 ft.
      ▼ Is Lotsa Rocksa Loop a point to point trail?
      Lotsa Rocksa Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lotsa Rocksa Loop?
      Lotsa Rocksa Loop is 4,954 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lotsa Rocksa Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lotsa Rocksa Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Lotsa Rocksa Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lotsa Rocksa Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lotsa Rocksa Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Lotsa Rocksa Loop. The trail is 4,954 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lotsa Rocksa Loop?
      Lotsa Rocksa Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 409 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 418 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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