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4,856 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:08:48
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
935 ft
Altitude min
971 ft
Altitude max
935 ft
Altitude start
942 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-4%
Grade max
6.5%
Grade min
1,532 ft
Distance climb
1,526 ft
Distance down
1,670 ft
Distance flat
00:08:48
Avg time

Troll Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 35 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #122618 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126320 in E-Biking
    • #95292 in Trail Running
    • #326397 in Hiking
    • #20965 in Snowshoeing
    • #6761 in Nordic Skiing
    • #34587 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,230 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #672 in E-Biking
    • #1,099 in Trail Running
    • #4,774 in Hiking
    • #972 in Snowshoeing
    • #287 in Nordic Skiing
    • #438 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

Troll Loop is another flat singletrack loop with an 8 foot wide corridor, several short 5 foot wide arched bridges, and a number of ground level 16 inch wide boardwalks over muddy areas, some of them over 30 feet long. It's a great place for a relaxing ride or to hone your beginner skinny riding skills with no risk. It also passes through several small, scenic meadows as well as its predominant lowland forest.

Disclaimer

Classic skiing only. No skating. Hiking is not permitted on this trail during ski season. Walking on a groomed trail without skis or snowshoes damages the snow surface and creates hazards for other users

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Troll Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 24, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/Detroit)
Sep 24, 2026
cleared one downed tree and cut back some old deadfall
Jun 5, 2026 @ 3:58pm (America/Detroit)
Jun 5, 2026
Jul 13, 2023 @ 7:20am
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Jul 13, 2023 @ 7:19am
Jul 13, 2023
Oct 28, 2022 @ 1:14pm
Oct 28, 2022
 Leaf covered
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on Sep 24, 2026
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Avg: 3.86 (3 votes)
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      Jun 14, 2026 @ 3:07pm
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      This easy loop is a great place to start riding singletrack. The corridor is 8 feet wide, so there's...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Troll Loop located?
      Troll Loop is located in Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Michigan Tech Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10363, -88.55474.
      ▼ How hard is Troll Loop?
      Troll Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Troll Loop?
      Troll Loop has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 935 ft to 971 ft.
      ▼ Is Troll Loop a point to point trail?
      Troll Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Troll Loop?
      Troll Loop is 4,856 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Troll Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Troll Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Troll Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Troll Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Troll Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Troll Loop. The trail is 4,856 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Troll Loop?
      Troll Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 416 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 465 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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