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2.5 miles
Distance
333 ft
Climb
-365 ft
Descent
00:17:36
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
764 ft
Altitude min
864 ft
Altitude max
815 ft
Altitude start
783 ft
Altitude end
-23.406%
Grade max
25.95%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,021 ft
Distance flat
00:17:36
Avg time

Hawk Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Norman State Park
    Troutman, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #118857 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97267 in E-Biking
    • #82605 in Trail Running
    • #107297 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lake-norman-state-park

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AI Generated Description

Hawk Loop is a 3 mile moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Troutman North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 333 ft green climb. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 216 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Hawk Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 9, 2024 @ 1:11pm
Sep 9, 2024
 Large tree down across trail on climb up from Norwoood trail. No ride around, must stop and lift over. Will definitely need chainsaw to remove.
Apr 6, 2024 @ 5:24am
Apr 6, 2024
 The switchbacks at the end are really rooty. I'm sure most can clear. I myself seems to losing a lot of my skills with age
Jul 24, 2023 @ 5:51am
Jul 24, 2023
Jul 28, 2022 @ 4:24pm
Jul 28, 2022
 All trails were closed
Apr 20, 2022 @ 9:52am
Apr 20, 2022
 TRAIL IS CLOSED WTF
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on Sep 9, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.92 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 25%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hawk Loop located?
      Hawk Loop is located in Lake Norman State Park, Troutman, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Lake Norman State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.67386, -80.93189.
      ▼ How hard is Hawk Loop?
      Hawk Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hawk Loop?
      Hawk Loop has 333 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 365 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 764 ft to 864 ft.
      ▼ Is Hawk Loop a point to point trail?
      Hawk Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hawk Loop?
      Hawk Loop is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hawk Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hawk Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hawk Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hawk Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hawk Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Hawk Loop. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hawk Loop?
      Hawk Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,110 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,199 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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