more stats
1,654 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:03:08
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
1,462 ft
Altitude min
1,476 ft
Altitude max
1,462 ft
Altitude start
1,476 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
7.1%
Grade min
617 ft
Distance climb
105 ft
Distance down
761 ft
Distance flat
00:03:08
Avg time

Picnic Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Rikert Outdoor Center
    Ripton, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 60 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #303223 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #327561 in Trail Running
    • #437078 in Hiking
    • #38200 in Snowshoeing
    • #7412 in Nordic Skiing
    • #48411 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,998 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #2,006 in Trail Running
    • #2,685 in Hiking
    • #1,110 in Snowshoeing
    • #381 in Nordic Skiing
    • #525 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Middlebury College

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Picnic Loop is a 1,654 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Ripton Vermont. Nearby: a picnic spot. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 19 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Picnic spot

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 3 rides
  • Last: Jun 23, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Picnic Loop located?
      Picnic Loop is located in Rikert Outdoor Center, Ripton, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Rikert Outdoor Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.95363, -72.98621.
      ▼ How hard is Picnic Loop?
      Picnic Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Picnic Loop?
      Picnic Loop has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,462 ft to 1,476 ft.
      ▼ Is Picnic Loop a point to point trail?
      Picnic Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Picnic Loop?
      Picnic Loop is 1,654 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Picnic Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Picnic Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Picnic Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Picnic Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Picnic Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Picnic Loop. The trail is 1,654 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Picnic Loop?
      Picnic Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 27 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 30 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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