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2.0 miles
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-214 ft
Descent
00:14:59
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
771 ft
Altitude min
845 ft
Altitude max
814 ft
Altitude start
810 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
25.6%
Grade min
3,448 ft
Distance climb
3,448 ft
Distance down
3,363 ft
Distance flat
00:14:59
Avg time

Bates-Coombs Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Devou Park
    Covington, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #26187 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126966 in E-Biking
    • #110034 in Trail Running
    • #125001 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #49 in Mountain Biking · Kentucky [+]
    • #152 in E-Biking
    • #291 in Trail Running
    • #448 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2012
  • Land Owner
    City of Covington

A few rock areas making it intermediate. A few quick drops with smallish jumps. Climbs are some what stout, not too hard though

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bates-Coombs Loop located?
      Bates-Coombs Loop is located in Devou Park, Covington, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Devou Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.07738, -84.54712.
      ▼ How hard is Bates-Coombs Loop?
      Bates-Coombs Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bates-Coombs Loop?
      Bates-Coombs Loop has 213 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 214 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 771 ft to 845 ft.
      ▼ Is Bates-Coombs Loop a point to point trail?
      Bates-Coombs Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bates-Coombs Loop?
      Bates-Coombs Loop is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bates-Coombs Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bates-Coombs Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bates-Coombs Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bates-Coombs Loop are:
      • October (52 activities)
      • September (45 activities)
      • July (35 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bates-Coombs Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bates-Coombs Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bates-Coombs Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Bates-Coombs Loop. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bates-Coombs Loop?
      Bates-Coombs Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,553 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,671 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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