more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:09:23
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
910 ft
Altitude min
929 ft
Altitude max
923 ft
Altitude start
925 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade max
5.7%
Grade min
1,339 ft
Distance climb
1,155 ft
Distance down
4,459 ft
Distance flat
00:09:23
Avg time

GnomeWood Beginner Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alum Creek State Park
    Delaware, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #59870 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47896 in E-Biking
    • #91765 in Trail Running
    • #116018 in Hiking
    • #839 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #185 in Mountain Biking · Ohio [+]
    • #121 in E-Biking
    • #865 in Trail Running
    • #1,006 in Hiking
    • #1 in Adaptive Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Ohio State Parks

Note: The Beginner Loop is directional by day of week. The trail is ridden clockwise on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and counterclockwise on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. There is signage at the start of the loop indicating which direction to start. Trail runners and hikers should travel in the opposite direction.

The Beginner Loop, adjacent to the Gnomewood skills park, consists of 1.7 miles of family friendly singletrack. For beginners, this is a perfect place to practice the skills you will need before attempting to ride more technical trails like Phase 1 and Phase 2.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
BridgesFamily friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 307 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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on Aug 14, 2026
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      JeremyFinchum22
      Bridge #3 a little slick today due to the rain.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is GnomeWood Beginner Loop located?
      GnomeWood Beginner Loop is located in Alum Creek State Park, Delaware, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Alum Creek State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.19777, -82.93802.
      ▼ How hard is GnomeWood Beginner Loop?
      GnomeWood Beginner Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for GnomeWood Beginner Loop?
      GnomeWood Beginner Loop has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 910 ft to 929 ft.
      ▼ Is GnomeWood Beginner Loop a point to point trail?
      GnomeWood Beginner Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is GnomeWood Beginner Loop?
      GnomeWood Beginner Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on GnomeWood Beginner Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on GnomeWood Beginner Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access GnomeWood Beginner Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to GnomeWood Beginner Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride GnomeWood Beginner Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride GnomeWood Beginner Loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is GnomeWood Beginner Loop?
      GnomeWood Beginner Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,846 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,708 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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