more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #20846 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98745 in Trail Running
    • #131316 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Avg: 4.36 (5 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      MashOr
      Much of this loop has been recently reworked with swoopy berms and rollers. In many areas the trail surface has been covered with a pervious crushed material that will take some time to pack down and is soft in a few areas.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 47.10543, -88.53963.
      ▼ How hard is Outer Limits Loop?
      Outer Limits Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Limits Loop?
      Outer Limits Loop has 207 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 698 ft to 888 ft.
      ▼ Is Outer Limits Loop a point to point trail?
      Outer Limits Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Outer Limits Loop?
      Outer Limits Loop is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer Limits Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Outer Limits Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Outer Limits Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Limits Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outer Limits Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Outer Limits Loop. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Outer Limits Loop?
      Outer Limits Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 718 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 786 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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