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1,322 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
629 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
622 ft
Altitude min
629 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-3.1%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
256 ft
Distance climb
433 ft
Distance down
604 ft
Distance flat

River Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Nordic Skiing heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #207 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #237916 in Mountain Biking
    • #238548 in E-Biking
    • #16363 in Snowshoeing
    • #46505 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #77 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
    • #2,116 in Mountain Biking
    • #1,267 in E-Biking
    • #810 in Snowshoeing
    • #605 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Mountain Biking
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

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AI Generated Description

River Loop is a 1,322 ft less popular green difficulty machine groomed trail located near Houghton Michigan. Highlights include a creek. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

Disclaimer

Classic skiing only. No skating

Tags
River or creek

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is River Loop located?
      River Loop is located in Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Michigan Tech Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10192, -88.52204.
      ▼ How hard is River Loop?
      River Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for River Loop?
      River Loop has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 622 ft to 629 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 machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is River Loop?
      River Loop is 1,322 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on River Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on River Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ 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 ski River Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ski River Loop. The trail is 1,322 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 9 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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