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6.1 miles
Distance
619 ft
Climb
-610 ft
Descent
00:41:52
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
890 ft
Altitude min
1,004 ft
Altitude max
891 ft
Altitude start
899 ft
Altitude end
-27.8%
Grade max
31.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:41:52
Avg time

Hard Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Murphy-Hanrehan Park
    Savage, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51931 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127208 in Trail Running
    • #117287 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Three Rivers Park District

This is the hard loop, but I think it is relative to this trail system. The majority of the trail itself is actually easy, with a little bit of roots and a few spots that are difficult to get over. The expert designation probably comes from a few rock gardens and the expert level features that exist along the trail. But most of these features have a roll around option, or they are short. The most prominent expert feature are the tight bumpy rock gardens, but they are very short considering the long length of this loop.

Like the other loops, this loop has many emergency exits that allow you to cut off the trail and return back quickly. Look for signs on the side that say "Technical Feature" if you want to try out some of the skinnies, log rides, and some other interesting little wood features.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 23 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 185 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,397 rides
  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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Aug 5, 2026 @ 1:07pm (America/Menominee)
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Oct 18, 2025 @ 8:41am (America/Chicago)
Oct 18, 2025
 Tree down
Sep 28, 2025 @ 11:55am (America/Menominee)
Sep 28, 2025
Aug 5, 2025 @ 6:08pm
Aug 5, 2025
 Hard packed a lot of roots to many for my liking and lose rocks
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Ideal
Avg: 4.39 (5 votes)
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        Directions to hard-loop trailhead (44.718340, -93.343480)

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        Fast and Fun | Mountain Biking the Hard/Black...
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        18:12 | 365 | Oct 2, 2023 , Savage
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        0:06 | | Jul 4, 2021 , Savage
        Advanced Feature Skinny
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        0:22 | | Jul 4, 2021 , Savage
        Murphy step down
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        0:07 | | Jul 4, 2021 , Savage

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Loop

        ▼ Where is Hard Loop located?
        Hard 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 44.71834, -93.34348.
        ▼ How hard is Hard Loop?
        Hard Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hard Loop?
        Hard Loop has 619 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 610 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 890 ft to 1,004 ft.
        ▼ Is Hard Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Hard Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hard Loop?
        Hard Loop is 6.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hard Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hard Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hard Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hard Loop are:
        • July (180 activities)
        • May (140 activities)
        • August (134 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Hard Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hard Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hard Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 41 minutes to ride Hard Loop. The trail is 6.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hard Loop?
        Hard Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 9,012 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,909 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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