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3.4 miles
Distance
499 ft
Climb
-742 ft
Descent
00:25:35
Avg time
-242 ft
Altitude change
611 ft
Altitude min
936 ft
Altitude max
872 ft
Altitude start
629 ft
Altitude end
-33.063%
Grade max
24.133%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,326 ft
Distance flat
00:25:35
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XC Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mont du Lac
    Superior, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #181459 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #253426 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Year Opened
    1998
  • Land Owner
    Mont du Lac

This single track traverses the whole property allowing riders a chance to enjoy all aspects of mountain biking. The trail features numerous creek crossings, old growth forests, abundant wildlife, beautiful overlooks, with challenging climbs and descents

Multiple short cut and extension choices on this XC loop. The circuit is completed by riding a gravel service road back up to the lodge at the top of the hill and then back into the singletrack.

This trail was established in 1998 and has held on to its "old school" singletrack roots. There is a lot of elevation, so the average lap time is about 45 minutes.

Access Info

Lodge/chalet at bottom or top of the ski hill.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 19, 2021 @ 9:50am
Sep 19, 2021
 Great trail, but it looks like it's never ridden. They keep the trail clear and the signage is great so it's fully ridable. It has some great...
Nov 2, 2018 @ 8:56am
Nov 2, 2018
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Nov 2, 2018 @ 8:40am
Nov 2, 2018
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Sep 8, 2018 @ 11:56am
Sep 8, 2018
 Trail is overgrown from not enough riders. Signage is confusing.
Jul 2, 2018 @ 1:46pm
Jul 2, 2018
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        Frequently Asked Questions About XC Loop

        ▼ Where is XC Loop located?
        XC Loop is located in Mont du Lac, Superior, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Mont du Lac trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.64789, -92.2864.
        ▼ How hard is XC Loop?
        XC Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for XC Loop?
        XC Loop has 499 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 742 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 611 ft to 936 ft.
        ▼ Is XC Loop a point to point trail?
        XC Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is XC Loop?
        XC Loop is 3.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on XC Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on XC Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride XC Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride XC Loop are:
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access XC Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to XC Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride XC Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride XC Loop. The trail is 3.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is XC Loop?
        XC Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 25 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 30 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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