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2.5 miles
Distance
211 ft
Climb
-297 ft
Descent
00:26:17
Avg time
-88 ft
Altitude change
437 ft
Altitude min
603 ft
Altitude max
603 ft
Altitude start
515 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-20.1%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
4,593 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,696 ft
Distance flat
00:26:17
Avg time
Swoops & Loops Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAscutney Trails
Brownsville, Vermont -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 35 in Hiking
- 5 in Adaptive Biking
- 90 in Gravel Biking
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Global Ranking#96020 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #305414 in Trail Running
- #295254 in Hiking
- #17290 in Adaptive Biking
- #9815 in Gravel Biking
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State Ranking#896 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
- #1,890 in Trail Running
- #2,093 in Hiking
- #256 in Adaptive Biking
- #48 in Gravel Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
- Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMemorial Day to Nov. 1
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBridge
Best ridden clockwise. Enter park and go right on Campground road. First segment (Newbie Loop) starts on pavement, turns to gravel, turns to double track. Intersects with Norcross Trail, before crossing road. Downhill section waterbars can provide some fun pops. Alternates between single and double track, coming to intersection with Little Loop — optional ½ mile easy loop, and Swoops — single track with great flow that takes you 1 mile to complete the loop.
Access Info
Park across from Mt. Ascutney State Park. Enter park on bike and tell ranger you are riding Swoops and Loops (no fee).
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 19 miles average
6 Months
- 77 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 273 rides
- Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 497 ft • 3 •
The most fun you'll have on a novice trail. Ride the iconic Swoops and Loops trail clockwise and finish it...
4 miles • 294 ft • 1 •
The most fun you'll have on a novice trail. Ride the iconic Swoops and Loops trail clockwise and finish it...
billfrac
Happy Fourth of July 2024! Riding great today, dry with no issues, thanks to the tree removal near the 91parallel side of the trail. That makes carrying speed from the downhill easier for the steep short climb going in the clockwise direction.
Jimbikeski
This trail is within Mt Ascutney State Park. Each year it is open from Memorial Day weekend to November 1st. An excellent novice loop, but fun for all. Park across from park entrance. Start by entering park and ride in clockwise direction.
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