more stats
2,598 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:03:15
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
874 ft
Altitude min
899 ft
Altitude max
874 ft
Altitude start
876 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
5.2%
Grade min
1,037 ft
Distance climb
614 ft
Distance down
502 ft
Distance flat
00:03:15
Avg time

Expert 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rangeline Nature Preserve
    Anderson, Indiana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #88583 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4336 in E-Biking
    • #305951 in Trail Running
    • #133221 in Hiking
    • #4012 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #196 in Mountain Biking · Indiana [+]
    • #9 in E-Biking
    • #933 in Trail Running
    • #416 in Hiking
    • #14 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Lighting
    No

This is the first expert section of the Expert Loop. This one is the least challenging of the group, but the trail does have a small drop and a larger one at the end.

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Access Info

Juts off of the Novice Loop for some more challenging terrain.

Tags
Drops

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Expert 1 located?
      Expert 1 is located in Rangeline Nature Preserve, Anderson, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Rangeline Nature Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.09991, -85.64059.
      ▼ How hard is Expert 1?
      Expert 1 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Expert 1?
      Expert 1 has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 874 ft to 899 ft.
      ▼ How long is Expert 1?
      Expert 1 is 2,598 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Expert 1?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Expert 1. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Expert 1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Expert 1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Expert 1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Expert 1. The trail is 2,598 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Expert 1?
      Expert 1 is a very popular trail. There have been 860 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,091 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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