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1,939 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:03:48
Avg time
1,450 ft
Altitude min
1,481 ft
Altitude max
1,454 ft
Altitude start
1,453 ft
Altitude end
-22%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
774 ft
Distance climb
636 ft
Distance down
512 ft
Distance flat
00:03:48
Avg time

Progressive Skills Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hidden Valley Recreation Area
    Ely, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #100492 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #176064 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Apr-Sep
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Progressive skills loop to provide a place to expand and learn new skills. This is the beginning of the Hidden Valley trail system with 9 more miles of trails being built next year.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 8, 2024 @ 3:35pm
May 8, 2024
 Ride Safe, have fun
Nov 21, 2023 @ 1:02pm
Nov 21, 2023
 Open and riding well. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:32am
Nov 15, 2023
 Caution - Deer hunting is allowed on most sections of Hidden Valley. Trails are in great late fall condition Small amount of snow in a few areas.
Nov 3, 2023 @ 7:12am
Nov 3, 2023
 CAUTION: Much of Hidden Valley is public land open to hunting. Trails are not closed but may also be shared with hunters over the next weeks. ...
Jul 5, 2023 @ 5:11am
Jul 5, 2023
 Good summer riding conditions.
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Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Progressive Skills Loop

        ▼ Where is Progressive Skills Loop located?
        Progressive Skills Loop is located in Hidden Valley Recreation Area, Ely, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Hidden Valley Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.90393, -91.81589.
        ▼ How hard is Progressive Skills Loop?
        Progressive Skills Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Progressive Skills Loop?
        Progressive Skills Loop has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,450 ft to 1,481 ft.
        ▼ Is Progressive Skills Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Progressive Skills Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Progressive Skills Loop?
        Progressive Skills Loop is 1,939 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Progressive Skills Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Progressive Skills Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Progressive Skills Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Progressive Skills Loop are:
        • July (15 activities)
        • August (6 activities)
        • October (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Progressive Skills Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Progressive Skills Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Progressive Skills Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Progressive Skills Loop. The trail is 1,939 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Progressive Skills Loop?
        Progressive Skills Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 123 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 234 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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