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2.9 miles
Distance
296 ft
Climb
-296 ft
Descent
00:25:05
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
584 ft
Altitude min
681 ft
Altitude max
585 ft
Altitude start
587 ft
Altitude end
-16%
Grade max
15.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,267 ft
Distance flat
00:25:05
Avg time

Academy Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    U.S. National Whitewater Center
    Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #122295 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100673 in E-Biking
    • #265902 in Trail Running
    • #287815 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge

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AI Generated Description

Academy Loop is a 3 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Charlotte North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 296 ft blue climb. It features berm, bridge, drop, jump and ladder bridge. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 103 rides
  • Last: Jul 19, 2026
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Academy Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 25, 2024 @ 9:58am
Mar 25, 2024
Nov 18, 2023 @ 3:10am
Nov 18, 2023
Mar 5, 2023 @ 3:39pm
Mar 5, 2023
 Tree down right after "field trip" connects in about 0.25 miles from the end.
Apr 28, 2022 @ 2:52pm
Apr 28, 2022
Oct 23, 2020 @ 10:45am
Oct 23, 2020
 Good amount of leaves on the ground obscuring the trail in some spots
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on Mar 25, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Academy Loop located?
      Academy Loop is located in U.S. National Whitewater Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the U.S. National Whitewater Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.27933, -80.99799.
      ▼ How hard is Academy Loop?
      Academy Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Academy Loop?
      Academy Loop has 296 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 296 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 584 ft to 681 ft.
      ▼ How long is Academy Loop?
      Academy Loop is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Academy Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Academy Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Academy Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Academy Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Academy Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Academy Loop. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Academy Loop?
      Academy Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 817 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,045 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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