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2.3 miles
Distance
314 ft
Climb
-271 ft
Descent
00:31:50
Avg time
44 ft
Altitude change
272 ft
Altitude min
387 ft
Altitude max
344 ft
Altitude start
387 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-20.1%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,551 ft
Distance down
1,398 ft
Distance flat
00:31:50
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First Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    New Light Trails
    Wake Forest, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86033 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111282 in Trail Running
    • #131927 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Not very Technical but lots of ups and downs.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 297 rides
  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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        Directions to first-loop trailhead (36.028390, -78.677950)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About First Loop

        ▼ Where is First Loop located?
        First Loop is located in New Light Trails, Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the New Light Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.02839, -78.67795.
        ▼ How hard is First Loop?
        First Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for First Loop?
        First Loop has 314 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 271 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 272 ft to 387 ft.
        ▼ Is First Loop a point to point trail?
        First Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is First Loop?
        First Loop is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on First Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on First Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride First Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride First Loop are:
        • May (21 activities)
        • August (18 activities)
        • November (16 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access First Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to First Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride First Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to ride First Loop. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is First Loop?
        First Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,944 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,128 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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