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2.8 miles
Distance
229 ft
Climb
-226 ft
Descent
00:20:38
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
749 ft
Altitude min
838 ft
Altitude max
793 ft
Altitude start
794 ft
Altitude end
-16.6%
Grade max
25.2%
Grade min
4,455 ft
Distance climb
4,199 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:20:38
Avg time

Back Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hampton Hills
    Akron, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #41294 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #123 in Mountain Biking · Ohio
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Back Loop is a 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Akron Ohio. This mountain bike only trail. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 58 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 429 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Back Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 24, 2026 @ 6:27pm (America/Detroit)
Jun 24, 2026
Lots of random small branch debris on the trail. Roots are more exposed this season than previous years. A few sketchy areas with loose gravel...
Mar 15, 2026 @ 12:53pm (America/New_York)
Mar 15, 2026
Springtime is notoriously difficult to open the MTB trails due to fluctuations in temperature and rainfall, as the trail surfaces tend to take...
Sep 27, 2025 @ 12:00pm (America/New_York)
Sep 27, 2025
Sep 21, 2025 @ 1:03pm (America/Detroit)
Sep 21, 2025
Oct 11, 2024 @ 12:07pm
Oct 11, 2024
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on Jun 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 485 ft • 19 • Loop •
      Hampton Hills full loop with connections noted in the normal direction
      45 miles • 2,103 ft • 16 • Out & Back •
      High School to Hampton for the full loop, then utilizing the bike and hike to get to Peninsula. Ride on...
      4.0 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
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      2 ★ 33%
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      dbarberic
      The Back Loop is some of the best riding at Hampton Hills. I often use the Back Loop Cutoff to return back to the beginning at the EPA Sewage Lagoons and do multiple laps of Back Loop.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Back Loop located?
      Back Loop is located in Hampton Hills, Akron, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Hampton Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.15907, -81.5533.
      ▼ How hard is Back Loop?
      Back Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back Loop?
      Back Loop has 229 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 226 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 749 ft to 838 ft.
      ▼ How long is Back Loop?
      Back Loop is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Back Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Back Loop are:
      • September (47 activities)
      • July (45 activities)
      • August (42 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Back Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Back Loop. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Back Loop?
      Back Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,040 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,168 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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