more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:07:11
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
28 ft
Altitude min
34 ft
Altitude max
33 ft
Altitude start
34 ft
Altitude end
0.008%
Grade
-3.957%
Grade max
5.908%
Grade min
1,180 ft
Distance climb
938 ft
Distance down
5,260 ft
Distance flat
00:07:11
Avg time

Beginner Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blue Clay Bike Park
    Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64074 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #145285 in Trail Running
    • #339791 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #455 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,479 in Trail Running
    • #2,816 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

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AI Generated Description

Beginner Loop is a 1 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Wilmington North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features bridge. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

These trails are located on Juvenile Center Rd. off of Blue Clay Rd. As you drive down Juvenile Center the parking lot will be on your right under the powerlines.

Tags
Bridges

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 497 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Beginner Loop Trail Reports

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on Sep 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beginner Loop located?
      Beginner Loop is located in Blue Clay Bike Park, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Blue Clay Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.32247, -77.89225.
      ▼ How hard is Beginner Loop?
      Beginner Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.008%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beginner Loop?
      Beginner Loop has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 28 ft to 34 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 1.4 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 7 minutes to ride Beginner Loop. The trail is 1.4 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 2,787 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,955 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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