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2,070 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:04:04
Avg time
33 ft
Altitude change
872 ft
Altitude min
916 ft
Altitude max
883 ft
Altitude start
915 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
614 ft
Distance climb
463 ft
Distance down
994 ft
Distance flat
00:04:04
Avg time

Lou's Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Ascutney Trails
    Brownsville, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #117053 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18605 in E-Biking
    • #23519 in Trail Running
    • #54849 in Hiking
    • #10645 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Fairly level singletrack with some low berms. Total newbies may walk in a couple of spots.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 125 rides
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  • 747 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lou's Loop

        ▼ Where is Lou's Loop located?
        Lou's Loop is located in Ascutney Trails, Brownsville, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Ascutney Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.46401, -72.46385.
        ▼ How hard is Lou's Loop?
        Lou's Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lou's Loop?
        Lou's Loop has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 877 ft to 916 ft.
        ▼ Is Lou's Loop a point to point trail?
        Lou's Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lou's Loop?
        Lou's Loop is 2,096 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lou's Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lou's Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lou's Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lou's Loop are:
        • July (227 activities)
        • August (54 activities)
        • June (43 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lou's Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lou's Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lou's Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Lou's Loop. The trail is 2,096 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lou's Loop?
        Lou's Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,423 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,218 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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