more stats
5.5 miles
Distance
528 ft
Climb
-526 ft
Descent
00:56:26
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
5,365 ft
Altitude min
5,855 ft
Altitude max
5,408 ft
Altitude start
5,410 ft
Altitude end
-10.4%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,575 ft
Distance flat
00:56:26
Avg time

Tangent Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Virginia Meissner Sno-Park
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #2683 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #37 in Nordic Skiing · Oregon
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    winter
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Easy to moderate loop from Meissner Snow Park.

Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to tangent-loop trailhead (43.986000, -121.526830)
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      Theonesmitty
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tangent Loop located?
      Tangent Loop is located in Virginia Meissner Sno-Park, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Virginia Meissner Sno-Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.986, -121.52683.
      ▼ How hard is Tangent Loop?
      Tangent Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tangent Loop?
      Tangent Loop has 528 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 526 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,365 ft to 5,855 ft.
      ▼ How long is Tangent Loop?
      Tangent Loop is 5.5 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tangent Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Tangent Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Tangent Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Tangent Loop are:
      • January (23 activities)
      • December (13 activities)
      • February (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Tangent Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tangent Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Tangent Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to ski Tangent Loop. The trail is 5.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tangent Loop?
      Tangent Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,238 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,389 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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