more stats
850 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:01:27
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
908 ft
Altitude min
925 ft
Altitude max
916 ft
Altitude start
909 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-13%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
151 ft
Distance climb
305 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:01:27
Avg time

Black Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sycamore Park
    Madison, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #198164 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22408 in E-Biking
    • #422465 in Trail Running
    • #425615 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,155 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #99 in E-Biking
    • #2,645 in Trail Running
    • #2,723 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

A short loop off the main green loop with rock drops and jumps which are mostly rollable.

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DropsJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 21 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Loop located?
      Black Loop is located in Sycamore Park, Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Sycamore Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.11139, -89.30479.
      ▼ How hard is Black Loop?
      Black Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Loop?
      Black Loop has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 908 ft to 925 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 850 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ 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:
      • April (5 activities)
      • September (4 activities)
      • January (2 activities)
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      ▼ 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 1 minute to ride Black Loop. The trail is 850 ft 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 104 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 312 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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