more stats
2,881 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
00:03:01
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
889 ft
Altitude min
918 ft
Altitude max
918 ft
Altitude start
912 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
12.4%
Grade min
942 ft
Distance climb
735 ft
Distance down
1,152 ft
Distance flat
00:03:01
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Murphy-Hanrehan Park
    Savage, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #222532 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #356992 in Trail Running
    • #145128 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,181 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #3,726 in Trail Running
    • #1,497 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Land Owner
    Three Rivers Park District

You can short circuit the Hard Loop, or continue to do this little extension. This trail is very typical of all the easiest parts of the Hard Loop and similar to the intermediate loop. Don't miss the cool little optional line at the end. You can really motor through this section because of the straight sections and gentle curve. It doesn't twist so tight like the other loops so you can keep up your speed.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 15 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 268 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 881 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Hard Loop Ext... Trail Reports

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Oct 7, 2026 @ 3:28pm (America/Menominee)
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Sep 23, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Menominee)
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Jan 18, 2024 @ 4:11pm
Jan 18, 2024
 Tue, Jan 16, 09:16 PM - The trail is packed solid. Any width tire will do just fine. Studs not needed.
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on Oct 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop) located?
      Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop) is located in Murphy-Hanrehan Park, Savage, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Murphy-Hanrehan Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.71753, -93.34888.
      ▼ How hard is Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop)?
      Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop)?
      Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop) has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 53 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 889 ft to 918 ft.
      ▼ Is Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop) a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop) is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop)?
      Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop) is 2,881 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop)?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop). The trail is 2,881 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop)?
      Hard Loop Ext (Bird Loop) is a very popular trail. There have been 4,499 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,210 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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