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2,057 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
8,256 ft
Altitude min
8,263 ft
Altitude start
8,261 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-3.3%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
433 ft
Distance climb
446 ft
Distance down
1,181 ft
Distance flat

Teaching Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Vail Nordic Center
    Vail, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #4154 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #419066 in Mountain Biking
    • #41422 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #135 in Nordic Skiing · Colorado [+]
    • #6,436 in Mountain Biking
    • #290 in Snowshoeing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Mountain Biking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Teaching Loop is a 2,057 ft popular green difficulty machine groomed trail located near Vail Colorado. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Teaching Loop located?
      Teaching Loop is located in Vail Nordic Center, Vail, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Vail Nordic Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.64315, -106.34249.
      ▼ How hard is Teaching Loop?
      Teaching Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Teaching Loop?
      Teaching Loop has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,256 ft to 8,265 ft.
      ▼ Is Teaching Loop a point to point trail?
      Teaching Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Teaching Loop?
      Teaching Loop is 2,057 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Teaching Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Teaching Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Teaching Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Teaching Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Teaching Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ski Teaching Loop. The trail is 2,057 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Teaching Loop?
      Teaching Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 84 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 96 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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