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3.2 miles
Distance
570 ft
Climb
-582 ft
Descent
00:23:28
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
594 ft
Altitude min
765 ft
Altitude max
625 ft
Altitude start
613 ft
Altitude end
-0.072%
Grade
-30.261%
Grade max
38.365%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,323 ft
Distance flat
00:23:28
Avg time

Deer Run Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Columbia
    , Missouri
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119920 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80131 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Deer Run Loop is a 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Columbia Missouri. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 570 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 23 minutes to complete this trail.

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Jul 6, 2025 @ 3:57pm
Jul 6, 2025
reporter Rock Bridge got soaked on Sunday. Be aware of trail conditions and watch the park Facebook page for open/closed status updates.
Feb 9, 2024 @ 6:32am
Feb 9, 2024
Primo conditions!! Some small limbs/debris down due to high winds, but the dirt is amazing!!
Feb 6, 2024 @ 5:27pm
Feb 6, 2024
reporter Trails will open to mountain biking tomorrow!
Dec 15, 2023 @ 10:31am
Dec 15, 2023
reporter Good shape and open to mountain bikes!
Nov 20, 2023 @ 2:13pm
Nov 20, 2023
reporter Raining currently
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        Directions to deer-run-loop trailhead (38.874538, -92.338092)

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        29:05 | 74 | Apr 3, 2026 , Columbia
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        19:44 | 1109 | Sep 16, 2020 , Columbia

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Deer Run Loop

        Where is Deer Run Loop located?
        Deer Run Loop is located in Columbia, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Columbia trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.87454, -92.33809.
        How hard is Deer Run Loop?
        Deer Run Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.072%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Deer Run Loop?
        Deer Run Loop has 174 m of elevation gain. The trail has 177 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 181 m to 233 m.
        Is Deer Run Loop a point to point trail?
        Deer Run Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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