more stats
2.7 miles
Distance
309 ft
Climb
-270 ft
Descent
00:34:31
Avg time
39 ft
Altitude change
636 ft
Altitude min
703 ft
Altitude max
654 ft
Altitude start
692 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-20%
Grade max
20.1%
Grade min
4,669 ft
Distance climb
4,593 ft
Distance down
5,217 ft
Distance flat
00:34:31
Avg time

DORBA Red Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ray Roberts Lake Johnson Branch Unit
    Pilot Point, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98584 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135540 in Trail Running
    • #153136 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,426 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #2,015 in Trail Running
    • #2,458 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Texas Parks and Wildlife

Ahh, the Red Loop. Is it Isle du Bois Loop D's little sibling, big sibling, or second cousin twice-removed? Maybe it's all three. Who knows? The two trails are comparable due to topography, geographic location, and black diamond rating. The Red Loop's single track features plenty of loose rock, coupled with twists and turns, and a few meaty rock gardens, all under a hardwood forest. The section near water's edge is particularly chunky. The occasional loose scrabble climb will get your heart rate up--but don't get too excited, the descents will peter out before your heart rate subsides. DNA results aside, the Red Loop is just like a family reunion--either you love it, or you can't wait for it to be over.

Tags
LooseRock gardensRockyTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 141 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.75 (10 votes)
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      Mountain Biking at Johnson Branch | Ray...
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      11:41 | 1706 | Jul 29, 2019 , Pilot Point

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      3 ★ 20%
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      1 Review & Comments

      MINGJUNLDhIgo
      $7 entrance fee ( I assume it's per vehicle)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is DORBA Red Loop located?
      DORBA Red Loop is located in Ray Roberts Lake Johnson Branch Unit, Pilot Point, Texas, United States. It is part of the Ray Roberts Lake Johnson Branch Unit trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.42331, -97.06048.
      ▼ How hard is DORBA Red Loop?
      DORBA Red Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for DORBA Red Loop?
      DORBA Red Loop has 309 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 270 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 636 ft to 703 ft.
      ▼ Is DORBA Red Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, DORBA Red Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is DORBA Red Loop?
      DORBA Red Loop is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on DORBA Red Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on DORBA Red Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access DORBA Red Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to DORBA Red Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride DORBA Red Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 35 minutes to ride DORBA Red Loop. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is DORBA Red Loop?
      DORBA Red Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 803 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 856 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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