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2,356 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:02:16
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
633 ft
Altitude min
640 ft
Altitude max
637 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
338 ft
Distance climb
469 ft
Distance down
1,437 ft
Distance flat
00:02:16
Avg time

Beginner Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Finch Park
    Lexington, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112242 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138220 in Trail Running
    • #111682 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Lexington Parks and Recreation

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Beginner Loop is a 2,356 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Lexington North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 21 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 196 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Mar 14, 2026 @ 4:47pm (America/New_York)
Mar 14, 2026
Feb 24, 2026 @ 2:58pm (America/New_York)
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Jan 17, 2026 @ 3:31pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Jan 17, 2026
Nov 2, 2025 @ 3:42pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Nov 2, 2025
Trails are in good shape and the newer arrows definitely help navigate the trails. The new jumps and bigger berm definitely make it more fun
Aug 24, 2025 @ 8:05am
Aug 24, 2025
Very nice
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on Mar 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Beginner Loop

        Where is Beginner Loop located?
        Beginner Loop is located in Finch Park, Lexington, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Finch Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.80904, -80.23044.
        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 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 633 ft to 640 ft.
        Is Beginner Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Beginner Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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