more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-96 ft
Descent
00:06:11
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,769 ft
Altitude min
1,836 ft
Altitude max
1,821 ft
Altitude start
1,818 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-16.4%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
1,814 ft
Distance climb
1,772 ft
Distance down
2,021 ft
Distance flat
00:06:11
Avg time

Chalkeye Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Durham Mine Trails
    Durham, Georgia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #22176 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120444 in E-Biking
    • #103041 in Trail Running
    • #119043 in Hiking
    • #20796 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #115 in Mountain Biking · Georgia [+]
    • #198 in E-Biking
    • #485 in Trail Running
    • #704 in Hiking
    • #63 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Lula Lake Land Trust

Chalkeye loop is a 1 mile green loop that is great for new and adaptive riders. The cut thrus avoid the more technical sections and exposed cliff lines. Chalkeye loops connects to E Fugget, Plug, and Chalkeye.

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BridgesExposureFamily friendly
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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 152 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Chalkeye Loop Trail Reports

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on Nov 8, 2025
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      drkodos drkodos
      there are a couple of rocky, exposed sections on this that are short but harder than anything on Marion 21 ... not really a beginner's green

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chalkeye Loop located?
      Chalkeye Loop is located in Durham Mine Trails, Durham, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Durham Mine Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.87099, -85.4189.
      ▼ How hard is Chalkeye Loop?
      Chalkeye Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chalkeye Loop?
      Chalkeye Loop has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,769 ft to 1,836 ft.
      ▼ Is Chalkeye Loop a point to point trail?
      Chalkeye Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chalkeye Loop?
      Chalkeye Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chalkeye Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Chalkeye Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chalkeye Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chalkeye Loop are:
      • October (15 activities)
      • April (14 activities)
      • September (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Chalkeye Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chalkeye Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chalkeye Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Chalkeye Loop. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chalkeye Loop?
      Chalkeye Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 634 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 758 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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