more stats
3,593 ft
Distance
83 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:06:24
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
463 ft
Altitude min
542 ft
Altitude max
463 ft
Altitude start
463 ft
Altitude end
-25.1%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
1,775 ft
Distance climb
1,552 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:06:24
Avg time

Herndon Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Briar Chapel
    Pittsboro, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55746 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91318 in Trail Running
    • #51149 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Herndon Loop is best ridden counter clockwise as a downhill with rollers, berms, and optional jumps.

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 113 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 544 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      aacrump
      Super fun with lots of cool features. Probably one of my favorite trails in the area.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Herndon Loop located?
      Herndon Loop is located in Briar Chapel, Pittsboro, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Briar Chapel trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.82109, -79.09441.
      ▼ How hard is Herndon Loop?
      Herndon Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Herndon Loop?
      Herndon Loop has 83 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 463 ft to 542 ft.
      ▼ Is Herndon Loop a point to point trail?
      Herndon Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Herndon Loop?
      Herndon Loop is 3,593 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Herndon Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Herndon Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Herndon Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Herndon Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Herndon Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Herndon Loop. The trail is 3,593 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Herndon Loop?
      Herndon Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,658 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,011 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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