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2,095 ft
Distance
178 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:05:22
Avg time
101 ft
Altitude change
6,334 ft
Altitude min
6,472 ft
Altitude max
6,334 ft
Altitude start
6,435 ft
Altitude end
4.823%
Grade
-26.888%
Grade max
48.366%
Grade min
1,130 ft
Distance climb
965 ft
Distance down
00:05:22
Avg time

Nelson Knoll Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snow King Mountain
    Jackson, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #244754 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39178 in Trail Running
    • #196808 in Hiking
    • #4844 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The Nelson Knoll Loop was built to provide a dogs off leash alternative to the Putt Putt and Woods CAnyon Trails in the winter. It provide a short hike with great views of Jackson and the Tetons.

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This trail can be accessed from the Nelson Dr. Trailhead.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Nelson Knoll Loop

        ▼ Where is Nelson Knoll Loop located?
        Nelson Knoll Loop is located in Snow King Mountain, Jackson, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Snow King Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.47652, -110.74081.
        ▼ How hard is Nelson Knoll Loop?
        Nelson Knoll Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.823%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nelson Knoll Loop?
        Nelson Knoll Loop has 178 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,334 ft to 6,472 ft.
        ▼ Is Nelson Knoll Loop a point to point trail?
        Nelson Knoll Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Nelson Knoll Loop?
        Nelson Knoll Loop is 2,095 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nelson Knoll Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Nelson Knoll Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nelson Knoll Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nelson Knoll Loop are:
        • August (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Nelson Knoll Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nelson Knoll Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Nelson Knoll Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Nelson Knoll Loop. The trail is 2,095 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Nelson Knoll Loop?
        Nelson Knoll Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 82 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 105 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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