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3,389 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:04:11
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
927 ft
Altitude min
965 ft
Altitude max
933 ft
Altitude start
928 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-5.6%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
1,181 ft
Distance climb
1,257 ft
Distance down
932 ft
Distance flat
00:04:11
Avg time

Pine Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids
    Hancock, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 45 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 60 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #96 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #74129 in Mountain Biking
    • #234064 in E-Biking
    • #319716 in Trail Running
    • #127048 in Hiking
    • #2891 in Snowshoeing
    • #41946 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #47 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
    • #805 in Mountain Biking
    • #1,209 in E-Biking
    • #4,279 in Trail Running
    • #1,881 in Hiking
    • #134 in Snowshoeing
    • #551 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Mountain Biking
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Private

Easier loop with a few rolling hills. A fun trail for both skiers and mountain bikers alike

Disclaimer

Hiking is not permitted on this trail during ski season. Walking on a groomed trail without skis or snowshoes damages the snow surface and creates hazards for other users

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      1 Review & Comments

      zawilk zawilk
      The north side of the loop is especially fun to fly through on a bike. Best ridden counterclockwise as shown in the Trailforks routes

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pine Loop located?
      Pine Loop is located in Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids, Hancock, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.14705, -88.5963.
      ▼ How hard is Pine Loop?
      Pine Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pine Loop?
      Pine Loop has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 927 ft to 965 ft.
      ▼ Is Pine Loop a point to point trail?
      Pine Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pine Loop?
      Pine Loop is 3,389 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pine Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pine Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Pine Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Pine Loop are:
      • January (1 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Pine Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pine Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Pine Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ski Pine Loop. The trail is 3,389 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pine Loop?
      Pine Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 211 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 231 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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