more stats
2.6 miles
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:20:05
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
823 ft
Altitude min
865 ft
Altitude max
845 ft
Altitude start
843 ft
Altitude end
-7.5%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
2,844 ft
Distance climb
3,009 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:20:05
Avg time

Beginner Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    East Fork State Park
    Bethel, Ohio
  • AKA
    P1
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #39532 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84522 in Trail Running
    • #48215 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Pump Track
  • Land Owner
    Ohio State Parks

This is the easiest of the loops at East Fork designed to start building your MTB skills. It is relatively flat with only one or two semi-technical features.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 112 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on Jul 27, 2026
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Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Paulschneidy
      Trail in okay condition. Some muddy spots usually with rocks or dry work arounds.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beginner Loop located?
      Beginner Loop is located in East Fork State Park, Bethel, Ohio, United States. It is part of the East Fork State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.00672, -84.14209.
      ▼ How hard is Beginner Loop?
      Beginner Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beginner Loop?
      Beginner Loop has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 823 ft to 865 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 2.6 miles 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 24 minutes to ride Beginner Loop. The trail is 2.6 miles 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 very popular trail. There have been 838 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,182 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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