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1.4 miles
Distance
207 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:12:11
Avg time
157 ft
Altitude change
698 ft
Altitude min
888 ft
Altitude max
729 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
4,029 ft
Distance climb
1,280 ft
Distance down
1,906 ft
Distance flat
00:12:11
Avg time
Outer Limits Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMichigan Tech Trails
Houghton, Michigan -
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Rock Garden
The two-way section of Outer Limits branches off from the intersection of the Twilight Zone loop and Just Mite, at the bottom of the deep gorge created by Deadman's Creek.
From here, the trail continues east a ways to the Hillside and Walkabout trails before turning north.
The trail then rolls more gently along Peepsock Creek, crosses on a ski trail and begins its extended climb. The first of the climb is steep, but it quickly moderates and begins a flatter winding course with numerous sweeping connected turns and dips. It takes its time to play in this way before skirting below the highway on a bench cut and resuming the climb. Still not steep, the climb continues, then moderates again as you return to the northeast corner of the Inner Core loop
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 6 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 147 rides
- Last: Jun 7, 2026
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Directions to outer-limits-loop trailhead
(47.105430, -88.539630)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Outer Limits Loop
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Where is Outer Limits Loop located?
Outer Limits 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 47.10557, -88.54816.
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How hard is Outer Limits Loop?
Outer Limits Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Outer Limits Loop?
Outer Limits Loop has 207 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 199 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 698 ft to 888 ft.
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How long is Outer Limits Loop?
Outer Limits Loop is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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