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3.6 miles
Distance
579 ft
Climb
-577 ft
Descent
00:38:03
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
99 ft
Altitude min
390 ft
Altitude max
125 ft
Altitude start
128 ft
Altitude end
-44.5%
Grade max
51.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,703 ft
Distance flat
00:38:03
Avg time
Howler Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
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Riding AreaRancho Santana
Tola -
AKASan Cristobal
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Year Opened2018
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Land Owner
A jungle cross-country trail.
Trail Supporters
- Rancho SantanaSponsor
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 21 rides
- Last: Jun 5, 2026
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Directions to howler-loop trailhead
(11.442750, -86.076650)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Howler Loop
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Where is Howler Loop located?
Howler Loop is located in Rancho Santana, Tola, Nicaragua. It is part of the Rancho Santana trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 11.44275, -86.07665.
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How hard is Howler Loop?
Howler Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Howler Loop?
Howler Loop has 579 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 577 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 99 ft to 390 ft.
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Is Howler Loop a point to point trail?
Howler Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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