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3.1 miles
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
48 ft
High Point
5 ft
Altitude change
29 ft
Altitude min
36 ft
Altitude start
43 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
3,809 ft
Distance climb
2,667 ft
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Big Lakes Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Roger Williams Park
    Providence, Rhode Island
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #258994 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110505 in Trail Running
    • #61265 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Big Lakes Loop is a 3 mile less popular green difficulty mixed trail located near Providence Rhode Island. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Lakes Loop

        Where is Big Lakes Loop located?
        Big Lakes Loop is located in Roger Williams Park, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. It is part of the Roger Williams Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.78425, -71.41167.
        How hard is Big Lakes Loop?
        Big Lakes Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
        What is the elevation gain for Big Lakes Loop?
        Big Lakes Loop has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 29 ft to 48 ft.
        Is Big Lakes Loop a point to point trail?
        Big Lakes Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        How long is Big Lakes Loop?
        Big Lakes Loop is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        Are dogs allowed on Big Lakes Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Lakes Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Big Lakes Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Lakes Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Big Lakes Loop?
        Big Lakes Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 29 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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