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3,625 ft
Distance
98 ft
Climb
-92 ft
Descent
00:07:43
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
1,271 ft
Altitude min
1,369 ft
Altitude max
1,271 ft
Altitude start
1,276 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
1,801 ft
Distance climb
1,519 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
00:07:43
Avg time

Fern Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Earthquake Ridge
    Mena, Arkansas
  • Ref Number
    13E
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #221005 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #326122 in Trail Running
    • #336045 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fern Loop has some pretty steep and tight switchbacks on the south side. Upper Fern which is the west side runs along the top of a ridge and is pretty mild. Lower Fern which runs along the east side is rocky and has some steep but short technical climbs.

Access Info

Fern Loop can be accessed from the south side of the parking lot at the visitor center or from the bottom of the Settler Loop just across the creek.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 16, 2026
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Apr 29, 2025 @ 5:01pm
Apr 29, 2025
Oct 24, 2021 @ 9:56am
Oct 24, 2021
 Small tree down across trail, can ride over or around
Sep 11, 2021 @ 3:03pm
Sep 11, 2021
 Tree down
Sep 20, 2020 @ 1:19pm
Sep 20, 2020
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Ideal
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fern Loop

        ▼ Where is Fern Loop located?
        Fern Loop is located in Earthquake Ridge, Mena, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Earthquake Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.59728, -94.24064.
        ▼ How hard is Fern Loop?
        Fern Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fern Loop?
        Fern Loop has 98 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 92 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,271 ft to 1,369 ft.
        ▼ Is Fern Loop a point to point trail?
        Fern Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Fern Loop?
        Fern Loop is 3,625 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fern Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Fern Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fern Loop?
        Fern Loop is best visited during: Year Round.
        ▼ How do I access Fern Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fern Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Fern Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Fern Loop. The trail is 3,625 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Fern Loop?
        Fern Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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