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6.1 miles
Distance
202 ft
Climb
-201 ft
Descent
00:27:32
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
730 ft
Altitude min
828 ft
Altitude max
770 ft
Altitude start
771 ft
Altitude end
-15.8%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:27:32
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Blue Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McAllister Park
    San Antonio, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83880 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12551 in Trail Running
    • #95472 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Easy, Flowy XC trail. Multi-use.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 315 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
Status:
on Dec 28, 2023
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Avg: 3.66 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to blue-loop-57799 trailhead (29.560790, -98.457040)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

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        Mac Dam Backwood Boogie
        ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 54 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
        Tight, twisty single track. Goes both ways but use caution since it is surrounded by a lot of foliage.
        57
        Mac 9.2mi Loop A
        9 miles • 252 ft • 9 •
        Route with turns that are naturally easy to follow while riding the trail, so we don't have to stop and...
        56
        McAllister Test Route
        11 miles • 283 ft • 17 • Loop •
        McAllister Test Ride.....
        3.4 ★★★★★
        6 Ratings
        5 ★ 17%
        4 ★ 33%
        3 ★ 17%
        2 ★ 33%
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        kcurfman
        Ride the Blue Loop early in the morning. It has 1 technical climb or descent depending on your direction but otherwise completely acceptable for beginner off roaders. The eastern portion single track is a good practice area for cornering and bike control. Have fun
        BHTodd
        Love having access to this trail and park in the city. The green ways provide great access if you are okay with some riding or running on a paved walk before hitting the trail. On the other hand have not ever had problems with parking.

        Went out this weekend for a ride and it was muddy. Aborted the ride for the betterment of the trail and my futures rides.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Blue Loop located?
        Blue Loop is located in McAllister Park, San Antonio, Texas, United States. It is part of the McAllister Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 29.56079, -98.45704.
        ▼ How hard is Blue Loop?
        Blue Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Loop?
        Blue Loop has 202 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 201 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 730 ft to 828 ft.
        ▼ Is Blue Loop a point to point trail?
        Blue Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Blue Loop?
        Blue Loop is 6.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Loop?
        Blue Loop is best visited during: All year.
        ▼ How do I access Blue Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Blue Loop. The trail is 6.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Blue Loop?
        Blue Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,470 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,565 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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