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1.6 miles
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:11:48
Avg time
28 ft
Altitude change
859 ft
Altitude min
890 ft
Altitude max
859 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-5.8%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
2,201 ft
Distance climb
1,526 ft
Distance down
4,485 ft
Distance flat
00:11:48
Avg time

Charcoal Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lexington Lake Park
    De Soto, Kansas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71131 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117697 in E-Biking
    • #350487 in Trail Running
    • #153611 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #48 in Mountain Biking · Kansas [+]
    • #37 in E-Biking
    • #275 in Trail Running
    • #109 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Johnson County Parks & Recreation

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AI Generated Description

Charcoal Loop is a 2 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near De Soto Kansas. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 63 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 405 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Charcoal Loop Trail Reports

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May 26, 2026 @ 12:39pm (America/Chicago)
May 26, 2026
 A few low limbs but otherwise perfect
Mar 21, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/Chicago)
Mar 21, 2026
 Tree down
Jun 14, 2025 @ 3:35pm
Jun 14, 2025
Mar 5, 2025 @ 8:45pm
Mar 5, 2025
Oct 6, 2024 @ 12:20pm
Oct 6, 2024
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Status:
on May 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      8:02 | 355 | Nov 4, 2022 , De Soto

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      1 Review & Comments

      b3U9N
      Great trail for beginners and kids. My son has 20” bike with 1.4” width tires. Rigid, no suspension. He had a blast. Only had to walk in a few spots.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Charcoal Loop located?
      Charcoal Loop is located in Lexington Lake Park, De Soto, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Lexington Lake Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.97177, -95.00848.
      ▼ How hard is Charcoal Loop?
      Charcoal Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Charcoal Loop?
      Charcoal Loop has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 859 ft to 890 ft.
      ▼ Is Charcoal Loop a point to point trail?
      Charcoal Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Charcoal Loop?
      Charcoal Loop is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Charcoal Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Charcoal Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Charcoal Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Charcoal Loop are:
      • October (36 activities)
      • August (28 activities)
      • March (24 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Charcoal Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Charcoal Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Charcoal Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Charcoal Loop. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Charcoal Loop?
      Charcoal Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,440 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,829 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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