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6.1 miles
Distance
619 ft
Climb
-610 ft
Descent
00:43:44
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
00:43:44
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 [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #35206 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #306501 in Trail Running
    • #143277 in Hiking
    • #3580 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #191 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #3,370 in Trail Running
    • #1,477 in Hiking
    • #111 in Winter Fat Biking
  • 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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  • 13 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 314 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,530 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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on Oct 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.39 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to hard-loop trailhead (44.718340, -93.343480)
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      May 25, 2026 @ 1:28pm
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      Nov 21, 2019 @ 1:20pm
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      Fast and Fun | Mountain Biking the Hard/Black...
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      18:12 | 488 | 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

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Miahbike Miahbike
      This loop is longer, therefore it will take longer to complete. The obstacles are the same difficulty as the intermediate loop.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 44 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 9,378 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,587 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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