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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bur-Mil Park
    Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #79947 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62974 in E-Biking
    • #61520 in Trail Running
    • #130912 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Guilford 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 28 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
All
  • 178 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 3.64 (11 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Big Loop?
      Big Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Big Loop?
      Big Loop is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Loop?
      Big Loop is best visited during: All.
      ▼ How do I access Big Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Big Loop. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Loop?
      Big Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,329 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,480 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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