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10.7 miles
Distance
737 ft
Climb
-756 ft
Descent
543 ft
High Point
-18 ft
Altitude change
440 ft
Altitude min
459 ft
Altitude start
443 ft
Altitude end
-24.9%
Grade max
30.9%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Classic Cherokee to Seneca Loop, starting at the Gravel lot / Frisbee / Rugby Field. Counter Clockwise is the popular direction, but can be ridden both ways.
Detailed Description
Cherokee Seneca Loop is a 11 mile popular intermediate route located near Louisville Kentucky. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 22 trails. This route climbs 737 ft with a max elevation of 543 ft then descends -756 ft.
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Stats
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Distance11 miles
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Avg time1 hr 21 min
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Altitude min440 ft
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Altitude start459 ft
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Altitude end443 ft
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Climb737 ft
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Descent-756 ft
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Grade max-24.9%
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Grade min30.9%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
5 Reviews & Comments
Moabman799
Perfect conditions today - Friday March 28th, 2025
87vr6
Went this afternoon (16AUG2022) and the trail was rock solid. And the back half of the cherokee loop definitely needs a trim
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Trails in Route
| 5,157 ft | |||||
| 1,670 ft | |||||
| 2,566 ft | |||||
| 1,240 ft | |||||
| 1,250 ft | |||||
| 1,093 ft | |||||
| 1,145 ft | |||||
| 2,398 ft | |||||
| 564 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 768 ft | |||||
| 1,145 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 1,250 ft | |||||
| 1,713 ft | |||||
| 390 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 5,030 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Slow Turn Crash
trail: Cherokee Loop
0:09 | 45 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jul 10, 2024
My brother on his second trail on a new to him bike taking a turn too slow and grabbing brakes.
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Lower Big Rock Trail
trail: Cherokee Loop
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Nov 19, 2019
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