more stats
2.2 miles
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:18:27
Avg time
40 ft
Altitude change
507 ft
Altitude min
598 ft
Altitude max
507 ft
Altitude start
548 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-10.4%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
5,052 ft
Distance climb
3,645 ft
Distance down
2,864 ft
Distance flat
00:18:27
Avg time

Buckeye Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brumley Nature Preserve
    Hillsborough, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37277 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62272 in Trail Running
    • #6100 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Triangle Land Conservancy

Sweet whoop-de-doo roller coaster dips.

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 19 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 299 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,668 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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on Aug 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.04 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to buckeye-loop trailhead (36.024280, -79.050850)
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      Oct 9, 2019 @ 7:04am
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      Jul 23, 2017 @ 5:39pm
      Jul 23, 2017

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      aacrump
      Super fun flow trail. Lots of ‘roller coasters’ throughout the trail. I like riding it counter clockwise as opposed to clockwise.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buckeye Loop located?
      Buckeye Loop is located in Brumley Nature Preserve, Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Brumley Nature Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.02428, -79.05085.
      ▼ How hard is Buckeye Loop?
      Buckeye Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buckeye Loop?
      Buckeye Loop has 156 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 507 ft to 598 ft.
      ▼ Is Buckeye Loop a point to point trail?
      Buckeye Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Buckeye Loop?
      Buckeye Loop is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buckeye Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Buckeye Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Buckeye Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buckeye Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Buckeye Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Buckeye Loop. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buckeye Loop?
      Buckeye Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 7,922 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,259 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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