5.9 miles
Distance
1,150 ft
Climb
-1,136 ft
Descent
1,413 ft
High Point
14 ft
Altitude change
493 ft
Altitude min
1,109 ft
Altitude start
1,122 ft
Altitude end
-35.9%
Grade max
27.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat

Wasn't my favorite ride in the world, but it was fun. It is primarily a horse trail which means it is a deep and a narrow trail. The uphill portion was no fun due to the trail being narrow and deep. The downhill was a blast.

Detailed Description
Round the Loop is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Florence Oregon. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 1,150 ft with a max elevation of 1,413 ft then descends -1,136 ft.
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  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 1, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 20 min
  • Altitude min
    493 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,109 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,122 ft
  • Climb
    1,150 ft
  • Descent
    -1,136 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.9%
  • Grade min
    27.9%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    433 ft

19 Reviews & Comments

dpparker60
This loop would not be my recommended direction! Ride it counter clockwise so you descend Berry Creek. Also, do not skip the full Nelson Ridge. Only part that might be hard is climb up Berry Creek, but don't go that way! All else is blue! Gorgeous place to ride in Winter. Not sure about summer if tons of horses to contend with.
tayl3334
Correction, we started on Princess Tasha and ended on Nelson Ridge. I do think the counter clockwise direction is more fun.

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Trails in Route

Nelson Ridge4,386 ft
Wapati4,104 ft
Berry Creek2 miles
Princess Tasha2 miles
Trail 1329.42,159 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    12
Avg: 4 (2 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Wapati
Jul 1, 2026 @ 6:44pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 1, 2026
Overgrown in some sections but a good ride that needs more use.
Trail 1329.4
Sep 13, 2025 @ 11:56am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 13, 2025
Nelson Ridge
Aug 1, 2025 @ 9:03pm
Aug 1, 2025
Princess Tasha
Oct 24, 2024 @ 10:13am
Oct 24, 2024
Cape Mountain Trail is displayed as a "Black" level trail, but it is a weak "Blue" level. This was the only trail I rode on my loop that was "Black". All of the trails I rode were are not technical (mostly Blue) and smooth (I presume for horses). If I had more time I would have tried all of them. The forest is nice here and trails were well maintained-- thank you.
Berry Creek
Oct 24, 2024 @ 10:13am
Oct 24, 2024
Cape Mountain Trail is displayed as a "Black" level trail, but it is a weak "Blue" level. This was the only trail I rode on my loop that was "Black". All of the trails I rode were are not technical (mostly Blue) and smooth (I presume for horses). If I had more time I would have tried all of them. The forest is nice here and trails were well maintained-- thank you.
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