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1,831 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:02:11
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
9 ft
Altitude min
19 ft
Altitude max
19 ft
Altitude start
16 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-4%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
876 ft
Distance climb
636 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:02:11
Avg time

Bayou Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gulf Island National Sea Shore
    Ocean Springs, Mississippi
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31555 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Small, yet fun loop with some rooted technical sections and some railroad tie stairs to navigate. Excellent tree canopy cover.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 21, 2021 @ 11:32am
Jun 21, 2021
Super pretty, mostly flat, you cross a river bed twice.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bayou Loop

        Where is Bayou Loop located?
        Bayou Loop is located in Gulf Island National Sea Shore, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Gulf Island National Sea Shore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.39749, -88.7883.
        How hard is Bayou Loop?
        Bayou Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Bayou Loop?
        Bayou Loop has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9 ft to 19 ft.
        Is Bayou Loop a point to point trail?
        Bayou Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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