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4.9 miles
Distance
472 ft
Climb
-473 ft
Descent
00:29:18
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
1,720 ft
Altitude min
1,857 ft
Altitude max
1,735 ft
Altitude start
1,732 ft
Altitude end
-19.1%
Grade max
15.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,383 ft
Distance flat
00:29:18
Avg time

Epic Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harmon Lake Recreation Area
    Harmon, North Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72320 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87479 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Morton County Water Resource District

This is a 4.9 mile loop that can be ridden in either direction. If you ride clockwise there is mild climbing the entire trail mixed with two fun downhills, one with bermed corners. Counter clockwise the downhills are now climbs, but the trail is fast and flowy between them. There are two wooden bridges to cross, and an awesome tree section on the south end with bermed corners leading into it. There is a cut across in the middle that gives you the option for either a 1.8 mile short loop instead of the 4.9 mile long loop

Access Info

The north Epic Loop trailhead 2.2 miles from the west trailhead of the main harmon lake trail. There are signs for it at both the north and south Epic Loop trailheads

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 28 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 28 miles avg distance
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  • 74 rides
  • Last: Jul 30, 2026
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Aug 17, 2025 @ 5:40am
Aug 17, 2025
 Fun trail, but needs mowing!
Sep 27, 2023 @ 6:52am
Sep 27, 2023
 Two switchbacks were soft and washed out a little down the middle.
Jun 4, 2022 @ 3:07pm
Jun 4, 2022
May 28, 2022 @ 3:16pm
May 28, 2022
Jul 29, 2021 @ 7:19am
Jul 29, 2021
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Epic Loop

        ▼ Where is Epic Loop located?
        Epic Loop is located in Harmon Lake Recreation Area, Harmon, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the Harmon Lake Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.93748, -100.98058.
        ▼ How hard is Epic Loop?
        Epic Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Epic Loop?
        Epic Loop has 472 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 473 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,720 ft to 1,857 ft.
        ▼ Is Epic Loop a point to point trail?
        Epic Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Epic Loop?
        Epic Loop is 4.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Epic Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Epic Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Epic Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Epic Loop are:
        • May (7 activities)
        • June (7 activities)
        • July (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Epic Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Epic Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Epic Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Epic Loop. The trail is 4.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Epic Loop?
        Epic Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 729 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 721 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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