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3,087 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:03:24
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
698 ft
Altitude min
709 ft
Altitude max
706 ft
Altitude start
705 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-3.2%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
751 ft
Distance climb
823 ft
Distance down
1,368 ft
Distance flat
00:03:24
Avg time

Beginner Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugar Bottom Recreation Area
    Solon, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #122699 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91885 in E-Biking
    • #159405 in Trail Running
    • #331991 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #277 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #145 in E-Biking
    • #407 in Trail Running
    • #777 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Beginner Loop is a 3,087 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Solon Iowa. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Beginner Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 25, 2026 @ 4:58pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 25, 2026
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Sep 21, 2024 @ 11:06am
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Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beginner Loop located?
      Beginner Loop is located in Sugar Bottom Recreation Area, Solon, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sugar Bottom Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.75895, -91.54985.
      ▼ How hard is Beginner Loop?
      Beginner Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beginner Loop?
      Beginner Loop has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 698 ft to 709 ft.
      ▼ Is Beginner Loop a point to point trail?
      Beginner Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Beginner Loop?
      Beginner Loop is 3,087 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beginner Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beginner Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Beginner Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beginner Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beginner Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Beginner Loop. The trail is 3,087 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beginner Loop?
      Beginner Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 706 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 792 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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