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2.7 miles
Distance
164 ft
Climb
-165 ft
Descent
00:18:03
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
1,401 ft
Altitude min
1,449 ft
Altitude max
1,448 ft
Altitude start
1,447 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-13.4%
Grade max
18.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,785 ft
Distance flat
00:18:03
Avg time

Sommers Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hidden Valley Recreation Area
    Ely, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #322 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #31623 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #46715 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #6 in Nordic Skiing · Minnesota [+]
    • #440 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #716 in Gravel Biking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • One Direction for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes

Cross country ski trail marked for summer use. Not much of a technical challenge, but a good bit of climbing. Intersections marked with colored arrows and pretty good map at the trail head.

Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 12, 2020 @ 9:05pm
Oct 12, 2020
Aug 16, 2020 @ 9:08am
Aug 16, 2020
 Thick and wet, but still fast and fun.
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on Oct 12, 2020
Ideal
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sommers Loop located?
      Sommers 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 47.90285, -91.80259.
      ▼ How hard is Sommers Loop?
      Sommers Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sommers Loop?
      Sommers Loop has 164 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,401 ft to 1,449 ft.
      ▼ Is Sommers Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sommers Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Sommers Loop?
      Sommers Loop is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sommers Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sommers Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Sommers Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sommers Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Sommers Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ski Sommers Loop. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sommers Loop?
      Sommers Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 77 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 111 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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