more stats
2.6 miles
Distance
232 ft
Climb
-267 ft
Descent
00:16:42
Avg time
-33 ft
Altitude change
284 ft
Altitude min
374 ft
Altitude max
365 ft
Altitude start
331 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,185 ft
Distance flat
00:16:42
Avg time

286 Outer Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Crabtree County Park
    Morrisville, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52504 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32782 in E-Biking
    • #82583 in Trail Running
    • #107301 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Wake County Parks & Recreation

No community description for 286 Outer Loop trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

286 Outer Loop is a 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Morrisville North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 159 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 858 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Status:
on Sep 20, 2026
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (8,858)
close
      Directions to 286-outer-loop trailhead (35.845770, -78.780320)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      2 more »
      mtb
      33 |
      Jul 1, 2026 @ 8:30pm
      Jul 1, 2026
      mtb
      81 |
      Sep 3, 2025 @ 6:54am
      Sep 3, 2025

      Videos

      2 more »
      286 East Outer Loop, 286 East (Both...
      mtb
      378 | Apr 17, 2025 , Morrisville
      Technical Climbs and Rowdy Downhill at the 286...
      mtb
      14:11 | 227 | Nov 12, 2024 , Morrisville
      3.7 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 17%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 17%
      1 ★ 17%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      ymaraner
      Lots of small rocks and roots, but a fun ride.

      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Lake Crabtree County Park

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 286 Outer Loop located?
      286 Outer Loop is located in Lake Crabtree County Park, Morrisville, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Lake Crabtree County Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.84577, -78.78032.
      ▼ How hard is 286 Outer Loop?
      286 Outer Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 286 Outer Loop?
      286 Outer Loop has 232 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 267 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 284 ft to 374 ft.
      ▼ Is 286 Outer Loop a point to point trail?
      286 Outer Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 286 Outer Loop?
      286 Outer Loop is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 286 Outer Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 286 Outer Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 286 Outer Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 286 Outer Loop are:
      • June (67 activities)
      • April (60 activities)
      • October (60 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 286 Outer Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 286 Outer Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 286 Outer Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride 286 Outer Loop. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 286 Outer Loop?
      286 Outer Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 6,335 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,858 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.