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1.8 miles
Distance
144 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
00:11:30
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
754 ft
Altitude min
855 ft
Altitude max
754 ft
Altitude start
755 ft
Altitude end
-16.9%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
3,825 ft
Distance climb
3,921 ft
Distance down
1,565 ft
Distance flat
00:11:30
Avg time
Big Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBur-Mil Park
Greensboro, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonAll
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerGuilford County
A fairly easy trail with wide bridges and quite a bit of double track. A few steep sections to climb/descend.
Access Info
Big Loop connects with the greenway to the noth-east of BurMil park.
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Recent Activity on Trail
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- 1 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 12 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 163 rides
- Last: Jun 7, 2026
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Directions to big-loop trailhead
(36.169650, -79.872480)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Loop
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Where is Big Loop located?
Big Loop is located in Bur-Mil Park, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Bur-Mil Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.16965, -79.87248.
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How hard is Big Loop?
Big Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Big Loop?
Big Loop has 144 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 754 ft to 855 ft.
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Is Big Loop a point to point trail?
Big Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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