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3,409 ft
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-92 ft
Descent
820 ft
High Point
14 ft
Altitude change
713 ft
Altitude min
806 ft
Altitude start
820 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-18.8%
Grade max
28.7%
Grade min
1,955 ft
Distance climb
1,286 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat

Maple Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #7460 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #236980 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #305 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
    • #1,230 in E-Biking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

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AI Generated Description

Maple Loop is a 3,409 ft black diamond difficulty machine groomed trail located near Houghton Michigan. This nordic ski primary trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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      Apr 19, 2026 @ 5:58am
      Apr 19, 2026
      Winter 1

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      Maple Loop - Nordic Skiing - Michigan Tech Trails
      skixc
      3:30 | 40 | Nov 23, 2025 , Houghton

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Maple Loop located?
      Maple 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 47.1074, -88.54337.
      ▼ How hard is Maple Loop?
      Maple Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Maple Loop?
      Maple Loop has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 92 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 713 ft to 820 ft.
      ▼ Is Maple Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Maple Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Maple Loop?
      Maple Loop is 3,409 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Maple Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Maple Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Maple Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Maple Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Maple Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ski Maple Loop. The trail is 3,409 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Maple Loop?
      Maple Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 92 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 97 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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