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2.3 miles
Distance
211 ft
Climb
-218 ft
Descent
00:19:10
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
322 ft
Altitude min
459 ft
Altitude max
383 ft
Altitude start
377 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-16.6%
Grade max
21.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
5,177 ft
Distance down
1,493 ft
Distance flat
00:19:10
Avg time

Coachwhip Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pinnacle Mountain State Park
    Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #14481 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95887 in E-Biking
    • #114790 in Trail Running
    • #133500 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #72 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #480 in E-Biking
    • #405 in Trail Running
    • #579 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Arkansas State Park

Also known as the NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) Loop. This trail was designed as a beginner ride with a few alternate rock features and berms to help riders improve their skills.

Access Info

Access from the middle parking lot or from the Coachwhip Connector at the lower parking lot.

Tags
BermsBridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 157 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Coachwhip Loop Trail Reports

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Feb 27, 2026 @ 12:15pm (America/Chicago)
Feb 27, 2026
Area of Trail closed starting with section that intersects with section of centipede
Feb 25, 2026 @ 11:39am (America/Chicago)
Feb 25, 2026
About half of the trail is closed for maintenance
Jun 1, 2025 @ 10:49am
Jun 1, 2025
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May 17, 2025 @ 3:07pm
May 17, 2025
Nov 16, 2024 @ 3:10pm
Nov 16, 2024
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Avg: 4.21 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Coachwhip Loop located?
      Coachwhip Loop is located in Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.84095, -92.46828.
      ▼ How hard is Coachwhip Loop?
      Coachwhip Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Coachwhip Loop?
      Coachwhip Loop has 211 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 218 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 322 ft to 459 ft.
      ▼ Is Coachwhip Loop a point to point trail?
      Coachwhip Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Coachwhip Loop?
      Coachwhip Loop is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Coachwhip Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Coachwhip Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Coachwhip Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Coachwhip Loop are:
      • September (12 activities)
      • December (9 activities)
      • August (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Coachwhip Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Coachwhip Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Coachwhip Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Coachwhip Loop. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Coachwhip Loop?
      Coachwhip Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 931 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,251 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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