more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
627 ft
Climb
-561 ft
Descent
00:23:18
Avg time
66 ft
Altitude change
503 ft
Altitude min
1,013 ft
Altitude max
503 ft
Altitude start
570 ft
Altitude end
0.789%
Grade
-33.867%
Grade max
33.485%
Grade min
4,285 ft
Distance climb
3,650 ft
Distance down
450 ft
Distance flat
00:23:18
Avg time

Preston Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Preston Forest Legacy
    Richmond, Vermont
  • AKA
    Upper Loop
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86089 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21600 in Trail Running
    • #28978 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Follow the Yellow blazes:

It is best to climb the side closest to Visceral (rider's left as you are facing up the hill). The other side is a fun challenge, but it is longer and just as steep.

This unrelenting, but not overly technical climb will bring you up to a trail intersection with several options. Take the tight switchback up the hill to head towards the prayer flags, where the fun downhill trails start.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 68 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 500 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Preston Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 21, 2026 @ 5:00pm (America/New_York)
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Jun 28, 2026 @ 8:09am (America/New_York)
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Jun 26, 2026 @ 2:58pm (America/New_York)
Jun 26, 2026
 reporter Give time to dry off!
Jun 24, 2026 @ 1:54pm (America/New_York)
Jun 24, 2026
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Jun 18, 2026 @ 1:38pm (America/New_York)
Jun 18, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Preston Loop located?
      Preston Loop is located in Preston Forest Legacy, Richmond, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Preston Forest Legacy trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.39551, -72.99787.
      ▼ How hard is Preston Loop?
      Preston Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.789%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Preston Loop?
      Preston Loop has 627 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 561 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 503 ft to 1,013 ft.
      ▼ Is Preston Loop a point to point trail?
      Preston Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Preston Loop?
      Preston Loop is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Preston Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Preston Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Preston Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Preston Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Preston Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Preston Loop. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Preston Loop?
      Preston Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,259 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,352 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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