more stats
1,211 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:03:22
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
103 ft
Altitude min
112 ft
Altitude max
112 ft
Altitude start
108 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-9.7%
Grade max
8.1%
Grade min
328 ft
Distance climb
394 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:03:22
Avg time

Gnarly Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve
    Lithia, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #119941 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72398 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #793 in Mountain Biking · Florida [+]
    • #329 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Hillsborough County Conservation and Environmental Lands Management

short loop with aerobic climbs and quick turns

Tags
BermsDropsPicnic spotRock gardensSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 701 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Gnarly Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 9, 2025 @ 2:12pm
Apr 9, 2025
 Lots of debris, small branches on the trail. Small bridge after the drop at the end is basically destroyed. 2 trees are down on the trail
Mar 27, 2025 @ 8:47am
Mar 27, 2025
 Tree down on the trail
Jan 11, 2025 @ 9:10am
Jan 11, 2025
 A lot of debris and branches everywhere.
Dec 25, 2024 @ 9:38am
Dec 25, 2024
Jan 22, 2023 @ 5:34am
Jan 22, 2023
 Needs to be ridden more to pack down the trail
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on Apr 9, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.09 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gnarly Loop located?
      Gnarly Loop is located in Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve, Lithia, Florida, United States. It is part of the Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 27.77878, -82.1928.
      ▼ How hard is Gnarly Loop?
      Gnarly Loop is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gnarly Loop?
      Gnarly Loop has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 103 ft to 112 ft.
      ▼ Is Gnarly Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Gnarly Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gnarly Loop?
      Gnarly Loop is 1,211 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gnarly Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gnarly Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gnarly Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gnarly Loop are:
      • March (23 activities)
      • December (21 activities)
      • February (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Gnarly Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gnarly Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gnarly Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Gnarly Loop. The trail is 1,211 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gnarly Loop?
      Gnarly Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3,648 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,613 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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