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4,738 ft
Distance
172 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
00:09:57
Avg time
81 ft
Altitude change
871 ft
Altitude min
987 ft
Altitude max
885 ft
Altitude start
965 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-27%
Grade max
24.9%
Grade min
1,617 ft
Distance climb
1,129 ft
Distance down
1,955 ft
Distance flat
00:09:57
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Orange Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    John Muir Trails
    La Grange, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #106564 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91462 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Land Owner
    Kettle Moraine State Forest

The Orange loop is part of the John Muir trail system in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Park. It is a one-way trail, however, hiking is allowed in the opposite direction of bike traffic.

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Bikes: Ride Trail Clockwise.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 56 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 347 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Aug 28, 2026 @ 6:04am (America/Chicago)
Aug 28, 2026
 Two trees down
Aug 27, 2023 @ 8:04am
Aug 27, 2023
Aug 8, 2023 @ 5:00pm
Aug 8, 2023
 Part of the orange loop that are just orange could use some trim back, particularly between white and blue/green then parts between blue/green and...
Aug 8, 2023 @ 4:21pm
Aug 8, 2023
 Broken branch jutting out into trail
Jul 15, 2023 @ 3:07pm
Jul 15, 2023
 Could use a little trimming in places, especially towards the east end just before intersection MR 20.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Orange Loop

        ▼ Where is Orange Loop located?
        Orange Loop is located in John Muir Trails, La Grange, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the John Muir Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.81908, -88.61518.
        ▼ How hard is Orange Loop?
        Orange Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Orange Loop?
        Orange Loop has 172 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 89 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 871 ft to 987 ft.
        ▼ Is Orange Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Orange Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Orange Loop?
        Orange Loop is 4,738 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Orange Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Orange Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Orange Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Orange Loop are:
        • July (57 activities)
        • May (34 activities)
        • September (27 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Orange Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Orange Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Orange Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Orange Loop. The trail is 4,738 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Orange Loop?
        Orange Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,462 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,948 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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