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2.5 miles
Distance
259 ft
Climb
-262 ft
Descent
459 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
287 ft
Altitude min
385 ft
Altitude start
384 ft
Altitude end
-21%
Grade max
15.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
5,262 ft
Distance down
1,532 ft
Distance flat
Perfect for a beginner or novice rider with alternate features that allow riders to progress in skills.
Start in the Lower or Middle parking lots. The recommended route is counter-clockwise.
Detailed Description
NICA Loop is a 3 mile moderately popular easy route located near Little Rock Arkansas. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 259 ft with a max elevation of 459 ft then descends -262 ft.
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Stats
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Distance3 miles
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Avg time1 hr 4 min
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Altitude change-1 ft
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Altitude min287 ft
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Altitude start385 ft
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Altitude end384 ft
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Climb259 ft
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Descent-262 ft
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Grade max-21%
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Grade min15.9%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down5,262 ft
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Distance flat1,532 ft
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| status | trail | date | condition | description |
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Jan 11, 2026 @ 10:52am (America/Chicago) Jan 11, 2026 | reporter | |||
Jun 14, 2025 @ 8:48am Jun 14, 2025 |
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