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1.8 miles
Distance
240 ft
Climb
-246 ft
Descent
00:15:01
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
919 ft
Altitude min
984 ft
Altitude max
930 ft
Altitude start
932 ft
Altitude end
-24.8%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
2,720 ft
Distance climb
2,648 ft
Distance down
4,364 ft
Distance flat
00:15:01
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Black Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sunfish Lake Park
    Lake Elmo, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #39309 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Log Ride, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2020

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Black Loop is a highly rated 2 mile popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Lake Elmo Minnesota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating with a 240 ft black diamond climb. It features berm, drop, jump, gap jump, log ride and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 154 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,114 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Apr 10, 2026 @ 4:58pm (America/Menominee)
Apr 10, 2026
Oct 13, 2024 @ 3:44pm
Oct 13, 2024
 Fallen tree
Sep 27, 2024 @ 9:06am
Sep 27, 2024
Jan 18, 2024 @ 4:15pm
Jan 18, 2024
 Wed, Jan 17, 02:47 PM - Trails are in as good of condition as they could be!
Nov 19, 2023 @ 6:38am
Nov 19, 2023
 More primo tackiness
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on Apr 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.49 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to black-loop-319490 trailhead (45.006280, -92.912890)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Black Loop

        ▼ Where is Black Loop located?
        Black Loop is located in Sunfish Lake Park, Lake Elmo, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Sunfish Lake Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.00628, -92.91289.
        ▼ How hard is Black Loop?
        Black Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Loop?
        Black Loop has 240 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 246 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 919 ft to 984 ft.
        ▼ Is Black Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Black Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Black Loop?
        Black Loop is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Black Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black Loop are:
        • September (146 activities)
        • October (145 activities)
        • July (117 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Black Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Black 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 Black Loop?
        Black Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 4,119 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,911 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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