more stats
3,822 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:05:44
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
58 ft
Altitude min
99 ft
Altitude max
81 ft
Altitude start
59 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-10.5%
Grade max
15.2%
Grade min
1,109 ft
Distance climb
1,463 ft
Distance down
1,096 ft
Distance flat
00:05:44
Avg time

Hwy 87 Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Browns Creek Nature Park
    Elizabethtown, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46375 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #363153 in Trail Running
    • #338360 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #349 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #2,873 in Trail Running
    • #2,803 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge

The Field Loop turns into Hwy 87 once in the trees. It meets up with Salamander/Megaberm at the trail map; follow the "to parking lot" signs to stay on Hwy 87 if you want to cut off the western trails.

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BermsBridgesWooden features

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 23.0 km average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 17.5 km avg distance
All
  • 384 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Hwy 87 Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 24, 2026 @ 9:21am (America/New_York)
Apr 24, 2026
 Marbles, dry leaves and soft sand
Dec 26, 2025 @ 2:22pm (America/New_York)
Dec 26, 2025
Sep 6, 2025 @ 10:25am
Sep 6, 2025
 Lots of soft sand
Apr 12, 2025 @ 3:52pm
Apr 12, 2025
Jun 28, 2024 @ 6:07am
Jun 28, 2024
 Fun trails! Sandy but with a firm dirt foundation for most of it. A few spots and turns where the sand has gotten the upper hand. Mostly wooded...
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on Apr 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hwy 87 Loop located?
      Hwy 87 Loop is located in Browns Creek Nature Park, Elizabethtown, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Browns Creek Nature Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.60904, -78.58797.
      ▼ How hard is Hwy 87 Loop?
      Hwy 87 Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hwy 87 Loop?
      Hwy 87 Loop has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 58 ft to 99 ft.
      ▼ Is Hwy 87 Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hwy 87 Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hwy 87 Loop?
      Hwy 87 Loop is 3,822 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hwy 87 Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hwy 87 Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hwy 87 Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hwy 87 Loop are:
      • February (44 activities)
      • March (29 activities)
      • November (28 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hwy 87 Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hwy 87 Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hwy 87 Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Hwy 87 Loop. The trail is 3,822 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hwy 87 Loop?
      Hwy 87 Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,886 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,296 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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