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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
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Buckeye Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brumley Nature Preserve
    Hillsborough, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • 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
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner

Sweet whoop-de-doo roller coaster dips.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 12 miles avg distance
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May 27, 2026 @ 3:47pm (America/New_York)
May 27, 2026
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May 22, 2026 @ 8:54am (America/New_York)
May 22, 2026
reporter Closed for some much needed rain
May 13, 2026 @ 2:59pm (America/New_York)
May 13, 2026
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TORC/Google Guided Trail Workday clearing drains, repacking low areas with new soil, and corridor clearing. Worked from the split in Buckeye to...
May 9, 2026 @ 9:34pm (America/New_York)
May 9, 2026
reporter Open
May 7, 2026 @ 8:03am (America/New_York)
May 7, 2026
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        Directions to buckeye-loop trailhead (36.024280, -79.050850)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Buckeye Loop

        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 47 m of elevation gain. The trail has 35 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 155 m to 182 m.
        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.

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