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Blue Loop

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 4.3 (53)
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  3. …Southern Wisconsin
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“Eleven miles of flowy variety through the Wisconsin woods. ”

C Fischy
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11.2

Miles

18.0

KM
Singletrack

1,044' 318 m

High

883' 269 m

Low

840' 256 m

Up

833' 254 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

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Description

This trail is 11 miles of nearly everything WI riding has to offer. It blends mostly flowy singletrack through the forest with short sections of serious, yet doable climbs, some short rock gardens, and some deep sandy stuff (The Beach). It has a little of everything that riding the upper Midwest has to offer. You might not find the kitchen sink out here but you'll find the steep Hells Kitchen.

The beauty of this trail is that it is part of a MUCH larger system of trails that includes the Muir Trails, Emma Carlin Trails and the 6 mile Connector - North and Connector - South trails that connect them.

These trails are continuously upgraded by the local volunteers by adding bermed corners, better drainage, and improved routes. The entire system improves every year. There is an active riding scene here including a couple of races per year.

People drive from pretty far away to spend weekend days exploring all that this trail and its neighbors have to offer. Doing so is well worth your consideration.

Contacts

Local Club: Southern Kettle Moraine Chapter of IMBA

Land Manager: Wisconsin State Parks - Kettle Moraine South

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  4.3 from 53 votes

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#1

in John Muir Trails

#2

in Wisconsin

#172

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Picture from the Blue Loop
Sep 14, 2018 near Palmyra, WI
A shot of the Blue Trail at the John Muir Mountain Bike Park.
May 7, 2016 near Palmyra, WI
Lots of shade.
Jul 20, 2021 near Palmyra, WI

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Sep 28, 2024
Bobrunning Running
22mi — 3h 00m
Sep 13, 2024
Bobrunning Running
Nov 4, 2023
Shale Susin
Jun 5, 2023
Gregor Wilke
12mi — 1h 35m
Aug 6, 2022
Peter Weber
8.5mi — 1h 24m
Jul 24, 2022
Josiah Chesley
Jul 24, 2022
Jared Chesley
Sep 26, 2021
Marc DeCarli
It's been about 12 years since I rode the Blue Loop. Out of all the trails I've ridden in the state, this is easily one of, in my opinion, the best. 12mi

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