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5,039 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-81 ft
Descent
00:08:58
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
440 ft
Altitude min
524 ft
Altitude max
461 ft
Altitude start
443 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-17.8%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
1,056 ft
Distance climb
2,612 ft
Distance down
1,168 ft
Distance flat
00:08:58
Avg time

Cherokee Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cherokee Park
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41542 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137364 in Trail Running
    • #127847 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #88 in Mountain Biking · Kentucky [+]
    • #341 in Trail Running
    • #458 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Cherokee Loop is a highly rated 5,039 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Louisville Kentucky. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 180 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 829 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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on Oct 18, 2026
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Avg: 4.15 (7 votes)
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      Directions to cherokee-loop-141356 trailhead (38.243010, -85.693670)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.7 • 11 miles • 737 ft • 22 • Loop •
      Classic Cherokee to Seneca Loop, starting at the Gravel lot / Frisbee / Rugby Field. Counter Clockwise is...
      5 miles • 349 ft • 7 • Point to Point •
      Counter clockwise Cherokee loop
      4.3 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 57%
      4 ★ 29%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 14%
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cherokee Loop located?
      Cherokee Loop is located in Cherokee Park, Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Cherokee Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.24301, -85.69367.
      ▼ How hard is Cherokee Loop?
      Cherokee Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cherokee Loop?
      Cherokee Loop has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 81 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 440 ft to 524 ft.
      ▼ Is Cherokee Loop a point to point trail?
      Cherokee Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cherokee Loop?
      Cherokee Loop is 5,039 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cherokee Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cherokee Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cherokee Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cherokee Loop are:
      • August (77 activities)
      • September (65 activities)
      • October (65 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cherokee Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cherokee Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cherokee Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Cherokee Loop. The trail is 5,039 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cherokee Loop?
      Cherokee Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 7,191 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,842 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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