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2.4 miles
Distance
341 ft
Climb
-348 ft
Descent
00:38:59
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
1,961 ft
Altitude min
2,183 ft
Altitude max
1,992 ft
Altitude start
1,985 ft
Altitude end
-25.9%
Grade max
32.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
866 ft
Distance flat
00:38:59
Avg time

XC Base Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Snow
    Dover, Vermont
  • Ref Number
    #1
  • AKA
    Trail 1
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #238025 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #175795 in E-Biking
    • #300238 in Trail Running
    • #115950 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Base loop graded with up and downhill pitch. Introductory trail for family hiking and biking. Lift pass not required

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 24, 2023 @ 8:23am
Jun 24, 2023
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Jul 22, 2022 @ 12:59pm
Jul 22, 2022
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Jul 6, 2020 @ 3:09pm
Jul 6, 2020
reporter High grass makes it tough to see the surepack trail at times. Following trailforks can help you navigate the south side of the trail. Half of the...
Jun 18, 2020 @ 7:10pm
Jun 18, 2020
reporter Summer 2020: All hiking and biking access to Mount Snow is at your own risk. Unmarked hazards or equipment may be encountered at any time...
May 10, 2020 @ 12:35pm
May 10, 2020
reporter CLOSED (COVID-19)
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        Routes with this trail

        1.0 7 miles 1,290 ft 7 Loop
        Mount Snow's XC Trails - base loop first, then the south loop.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About XC Base Loop

        Where is XC Base Loop located?
        XC Base Loop is located in Mount Snow, Dover, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Mount Snow trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.9682, -72.89573.
        How hard is XC Base Loop?
        XC Base Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
        What is the elevation gain for XC Base Loop?
        XC Base Loop has 341 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 348 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,961 ft to 2,183 ft.
        Is XC Base Loop a point to point trail?
        XC Base Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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