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4.5 miles
Distance
265 ft
Climb
-259 ft
Descent
00:32:34
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
1,545 ft
Altitude min
1,700 ft
Altitude max
1,597 ft
Altitude start
1,603 ft
Altitude end
0.027%
Grade
-26.504%
Grade max
10.826%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,473 ft
Distance flat
00:32:34
Avg time
5 Mile Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBlack Butte
Sawyer, North Dakota -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
Fun trail system that is cut into the rolling hill side. There is a water crossing about 2 miles in with no bridge. The trail is a little over grown but is easy to follow. There is no obstacles to worry about.
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You will see a dedicated parking area with several signs. Look for the bike on the pole. Consider making a small donation as this is a dedicated area to biking and hiking.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(48.107370, -101.014458)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 5 Mile Loop
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Where is 5 Mile Loop located?
5 Mile Loop is located in Black Butte, Sawyer, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the Black Butte trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.10737, -101.01446.
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How hard is 5 Mile Loop?
5 Mile Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.027%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for 5 Mile Loop?
5 Mile Loop has 265 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 259 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,545 ft to 1,700 ft.
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Is 5 Mile Loop a point to point trail?
Yes, 5 Mile Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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