more stats
3,432 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
948 ft
High Point
5 ft
Altitude change
931 ft
Altitude min
931 ft
Altitude start
935 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-5.7%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
1,024 ft
Distance climb
1,119 ft
Distance down
1,286 ft
Distance flat

Oak Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #15 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #238545 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
    • #1,264 in E-Biking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Lighting
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

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Oak Loop is ranked #4 for nordic skiing in Michigan. It is a 3,432 ft green difficulty machine groomed trail located near Houghton Michigan. It is lit for night riding. This nordic ski primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

Tags
Lit / night riding
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Tech Trails Night Ski Loop
      ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 281 ft • 9 • Loop •
      This route links together all of the lighted ski trails at the Tech Trails and is the longest possible...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Oak Loop located?
      Oak 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 47.10685, -88.5525.
      ▼ How hard is Oak Loop?
      Oak Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Oak Loop?
      Oak Loop has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 931 ft to 948 ft.
      ▼ How long is Oak Loop?
      Oak Loop is 3,432 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Oak Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Oak Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Oak Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Oak Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Oak Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ski Oak Loop. The trail is 3,432 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Oak Loop?
      Oak Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 619 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,210 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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