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2.5 miles
Distance
211 ft
Climb
-297 ft
Descent
00:34:52
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
00:34:52
Avg time

Swoops & Loops Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ascutney Trails
    Brownsville, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 20 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72981 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136500 in Trail Running
    • #129999 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Memorial Day to Nov. 1
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

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).

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 63 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 259 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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Jun 26, 2026 @ 12:04pm (America/New_York)
Jun 26, 2026
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Jun 26, 2026 @ 7:52am (America/New_York)
Jun 26, 2026
 reporter Tree down near bottom of downhill, before steep climb.
May 8, 2026 @ 7:38pm (America/New_York)
May 8, 2026
 reporter Open for the season
Mar 30, 2026 @ 3:07pm (America/New_York)
Mar 30, 2026
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Nov 15, 2025 @ 8:12am (America/New_York)
Nov 15, 2025
 reporter Closed for deer hunting until Dec 15
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Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
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        Swoops Loops
        ★ 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...
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        Swoops and Loops
        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...
        4.5 ★★★★★
        4 Ratings
        5 ★ 75%
        4 ★
        3 ★ 25%
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        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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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Swoops & Loops Trail located?
        Swoops & Loops Trail is located in Ascutney Trails, Brownsville, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Ascutney Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.4472, -72.41592.
        ▼ How hard is Swoops & Loops Trail?
        Swoops & Loops Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Swoops & Loops Trail?
        Swoops & Loops Trail has 211 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 297 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 437 ft to 603 ft.
        ▼ Is Swoops & Loops Trail a point to point trail?
        Swoops & Loops Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Swoops & Loops Trail?
        Swoops & Loops Trail is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Swoops & Loops Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Swoops & Loops Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Swoops & Loops Trail?
        Swoops & Loops Trail is best visited during: Memorial Day to Nov. 1.
        ▼ How do I access Swoops & Loops Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Swoops & Loops Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Swoops & Loops Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 39 minutes to ride Swoops & Loops Trail. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Swoops & Loops Trail?
        Swoops & Loops Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 647 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 794 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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