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5,194 ft
Distance
104 ft
Climb
-114 ft
Descent
00:08:26
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
538 ft
Altitude min
642 ft
Altitude max
577 ft
Altitude start
568 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
2,096 ft
Distance climb
2,293 ft
Distance down
804 ft
Distance flat
00:08:26
Avg time

Low Flow Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saxon Hill
    Essex, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1106 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93655 in Trail Running
    • #77135 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Roller Coaster
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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Low Flow Loop is a highly rated 5,194 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Essex Vermont. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 104 ft green climb. It features berm, bridge, drop and roller coaster. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 18 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 422 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 1,739 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Aug 28, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/New_York)
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Aug 14, 2026 @ 11:04am (America/New_York)
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Aug 10, 2026 @ 9:09pm (America/New_York)
Aug 10, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail early section of the Low Flow climb after where Extendo rejoins (sorry, didn't stop for photo)
Aug 5, 2026 @ 10:36pm (America/New_York)
Aug 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026 @ 12:30pm (America/New_York)
Aug 5, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail There's a tree blocking the trail on Low Flow below the Cloverleaf junction
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        Directions to low-flow-loop-601254 trailhead (44.491620, -73.032180)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Low Flow Loop

        Where is Low Flow Loop located?
        Low Flow Loop is located in Saxon Hill, Essex, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Saxon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.49162, -73.03218.
        How hard is Low Flow Loop?
        Low Flow Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Low Flow Loop?
        Low Flow Loop has 104 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 114 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 538 ft to 642 ft.
        Is Low Flow Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Low Flow Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Low Flow Loop?
        Low Flow Loop is 5,194 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Low Flow Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Low Flow Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Low Flow Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Low Flow Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Low Flow Loop?
        The estimated time to ride Low Flow Loop is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 5,194 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        How busy is Low Flow Loop?
        Low Flow Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 6,132 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,355 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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