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2.4 miles
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
928 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
911 ft
Altitude min
924 ft
Altitude start
925 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
2,562 ft
Distance climb
2,503 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Perfect route for a beginner looking to get in some extra mileage.
The Coaster Loop is ridden clockwise.
Gnomewood Beginner Loop is ridden clockwise Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and counter-clockwise Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Gnomewood Skills Park is ridden counter clockwise.
Trail runners should travel in the opposite direction as bike traffic.
Detailed Description
Coaster Loop + Beginner Loop + Gnomewood is a 2 mile popular easy route located near Alum Creek State Park Ohio. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 39 ft with a max elevation of 928 ft then descends -37 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 3 trails (newest: Aug 14, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance2 miles
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Altitude min911 ft
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Altitude start924 ft
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Altitude end925 ft
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Climb39 ft
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Descent-37 ft
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Grade max-4.9%
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Grade min5.8%
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Distance climb2,562 ft
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Distance down2,503 ft
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trails in Route
| 2,602 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 768 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 2 miles |
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Other Activities
- E-Bike
- Trail Running
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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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 ratingEasy
Directions
- Walk west on Lewis Center Road.
- Continue for 200 meters.
- Walk northwest on Alum Creek Phase I.
- Continue for 50 meters.
- Walk east on Alum Creek Phase I.
- Continue for 80 meters.
- Walk northeast on Lewis Center Road.
- Continue for 80 meters.
- Walk southwest on Connector.
- Continue for 200 meters.
- Bear right onto Beginner Loop.
- Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
- Turn left to stay on Beginner Loop.
- Continue for 900 meters.
- Turn right onto Connector.
- Continue for 200 meters.
- Walk southwest on Gnomewood.
- Continue for 200 meters.
- Walk northwest on Gnomewood.
- Continue for 200 meters.
- Walk north on Connector.
- Continue for 90 meters.
- Turn right onto Parking Lot.
- Continue for 20 meters.
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