more stats
983 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:01:16
Avg time
829 ft
Altitude min
859 ft
Altitude max
853 ft
Altitude start
853 ft
Altitude end
-11.536%
Grade max
20.508%
Grade min
287 ft
Distance climb
466 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:01:16
Avg time

High Life Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sycamore
    Des Moines, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125506 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48335 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

High Life Loop is a 983 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Des Moines Iowa. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 76 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 45 miles avg distance
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  • 213 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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High Life Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 17, 2024 @ 12:50pm
Aug 17, 2024
Jul 27, 2024 @ 9:17am
Jul 27, 2024
 Correction: Main trail is clear. Access trail as marked is flooded.
Jul 27, 2024 @ 7:54am
Jul 27, 2024
 Covered in standing water at low points.
May 28, 2023 @ 3:20am
May 28, 2023
Nov 7, 2022 @ 6:50am
Nov 7, 2022
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on Aug 17, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions About High Life Loop

      ▼ Where is High Life Loop located?
      High Life Loop is located in Sycamore, Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sycamore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.66843, -93.67038.
      ▼ How hard is High Life Loop?
      High Life Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Life Loop?
      High Life Loop has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 829 ft to 859 ft.
      ▼ Is High Life Loop a point to point trail?
      High Life Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is High Life Loop?
      High Life Loop is 983 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Life Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on High Life Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride High Life Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride High Life Loop are:
      • June (12 activities)
      • July (10 activities)
      • October (9 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access High Life Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Life Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride High Life Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride High Life Loop. The trail is 983 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is High Life Loop?
      High Life Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,510 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,072 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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