more stats
4,654 ft
Distance
120 ft
Climb
-144 ft
Descent
00:09:05
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
964 ft
Altitude min
1,076 ft
Altitude max
1,002 ft
Altitude start
978 ft
Altitude end
-0.529%
Grade
-15.552%
Grade max
25.428%
Grade min
2,052 ft
Distance climb
2,071 ft
Distance down
462 ft
Distance flat
00:09:05
Avg time

River Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Base Camp
    Jay, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #137203 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #139609 in E-Biking
    • #311689 in Trail Running
    • #302131 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,197 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #814 in E-Biking
    • #1,929 in Trail Running
    • #2,111 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Todd Alix

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AI Generated Description

River Loop is a 4,654 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Jay Vermont. Highlights include a creek. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 120 ft green climb. It features rock garden and skinny. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Trail entrance is visible from the Catamount trail

Tags
River or creekRock gardensSkinnies

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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River Loop Trail Reports

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on Jul 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      mappermook mappermook
      There actually is no longer a trail named this here, and this is also not mapped correctly, for what is there. However, just follow the signs (they are very helpful), and you'll have a great time.
      Rmanders Rmanders
      Great loop off campsite. Lots of fun spurs with berms and a pump track

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      • By dakotaalix & contributors
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is River Loop located?
      River Loop is located in Base Camp, Jay, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Base Camp trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.94512, -72.44236.
      ▼ How hard is River Loop?
      River Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.529%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for River Loop?
      River Loop has 120 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 144 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 964 ft to 1,076 ft.
      ▼ Is River Loop a point to point trail?
      River Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is River Loop?
      River Loop is 4,654 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on River Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on River Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride River Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride River Loop are:
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access River Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to River Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride River Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride River Loop. The trail is 4,654 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is River Loop?
      River Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 89 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 92 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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