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1.7 miles
Distance
95 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
1,251 ft
High Point
-42 ft
Altitude change
1,208 ft
Altitude min
1,250 ft
Altitude start
1,207 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-14.3%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
2,054 ft
Distance climb
3,586 ft
Distance down
3,018 ft
Distance flat

Relentless Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Swedetown Recreation Area
    Calumet, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Nordic Skiing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Lighting
    No

The hardest section of the hardest ski trail at Swedetown, famous for its seemingly never ending steep climbs and quick descents. You could say it's... Relentless

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Relentless Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 7, 2026 @ 9:07am (America/Detroit)
Mar 7, 2026
Open again for the Great Bear Chase!
Mar 6, 2026 @ 3:00am (America/Detroit)
Mar 6, 2026
The Swedetown Trails will be closed to skiing and ski testing starting the morning of Friday, March 6, through 7:00 am Saturday, March 7. This...
Mar 5, 2026 @ 8:00pm (America/Detroit)
Mar 5, 2026
The Swedetown Trails will be closed to skiing and ski testing starting 8 pm Thursday, March 5, through 7 am Saturday, March 7. This will allow us...
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on Mar 7, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Relentless Loop located?
      Relentless Loop is located in Swedetown Recreation Area, Calumet, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Swedetown Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.23797, -88.4682.
      ▼ How hard is Relentless Loop?
      Relentless Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Relentless Loop?
      Relentless Loop has 95 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,208 ft to 1,251 ft.
      ▼ Is Relentless Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Relentless Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Relentless Loop?
      Relentless Loop is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Relentless Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Relentless Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Relentless Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Relentless Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Relentless Loop?
      Relentless Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 84 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 107 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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