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5,046 ft
Distance
278 ft
Climb
-228 ft
Descent
948 ft
High Point
48 ft
Altitude change
772 ft
Altitude min
882 ft
Altitude start
928 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-31.9%
Grade max
30.4%
Grade min
2,484 ft
Distance climb
1,716 ft
Distance down
840 ft
Distance flat

Upper Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Fairgrounds Trails
    Poultney, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #192548 in Hiking [+]
    • #198996 in Trail Running
    • #11583 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,869 in Hiking · Vermont [+]
    • #1,628 in Trail Running
    • #274 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Land Owner
    Slate Valley Trails

Foot Trail only. There are some short steep climbs on Laird's Loop, some of which may be dangerous in icy conditions. The Howe Hill trail network represents a partnership between two generous landowners and Slate Valley Trails. Howe Hill trails are open to walking, hiking, running, and snowshoeing when the snow falls.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 18, 2022 @ 2:53am
Apr 18, 2022
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Mar 7, 2022 @ 11:09am
Mar 7, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Loop located?
      Upper Loop is located in Fairgrounds Trails, Poultney, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Fairgrounds Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.51629, -73.20314.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop has 278 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 228 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 772 ft to 948 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is 5,046 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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      ▼ How busy is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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