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1.3 miles
Distance
100 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:11:03
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
3,102 ft
Altitude min
3,158 ft
Altitude max
3,113 ft
Altitude start
3,127 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
15.2%
Grade min
3,018 ft
Distance climb
2,766 ft
Distance down
958 ft
Distance flat
00:11:03
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Birdwell Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mae Simmons Park
    Lubbock, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Other

Fun additional loop with some interesting obstacles made of old cable reels and barrels. Several small dirt jumps and berms as well.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 3, 2023
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Birdwell Loop

        ▼ Where is Birdwell Loop located?
        Birdwell Loop is located in Mae Simmons Park, Lubbock, Texas, United States. It is part of the Mae Simmons Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.55493, -101.78719.
        ▼ How hard is Birdwell Loop?
        Birdwell Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Birdwell Loop?
        Birdwell Loop has 100 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,102 ft to 3,158 ft.
        ▼ Is Birdwell Loop a point to point trail?
        Birdwell Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Birdwell Loop?
        Birdwell Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Birdwell Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Birdwell Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Birdwell Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Birdwell Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Birdwell Loop?
        The estimated time to ride Birdwell Loop is approximately 11 minutes. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Birdwell Loop?
        Birdwell Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 34 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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