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1,010 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:02:00
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
650 ft
Altitude min
665 ft
Altitude max
650 ft
Altitude start
650 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-9.1%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
295 ft
Distance climb
246 ft
Distance down
430 ft
Distance flat
00:02:00
Avg time

IDB Loop A Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ray Roberts Lake Isle Du Bois Unit
    Pilot Point, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80314 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46923 in Trail Running
    • #93375 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Texas Parks and Wildlife

Loop A serves as both the gateway and gate keeper for Isle du Bois. It's fair to say this is a "no joke" trail system. Maybe you've heard things. Maybe you've read things. Maybe you're completely oblivious. You'll know soon enough where you are in life and if your three-pound dog is going to tolerate the trail in its basket--the rocks and roots are immediate. Lucky for you and your pooch, it's a short stint to the paved path. That short bit of trail is a micro sample of the rocks and roots to come--not to mention you've only traversed the left-hand side of a tiny-tiny loop. Cross the paved path onto Loop B, and you'll discover the rocks and roots make friends with climbs, sand pits, and poison oak. Probably time to stop clowning around. Leave the basket and pup at home. Helmet, hydration, and a trail-worthy bike are must-haves.

New to off road riding? It's worth noting that IDB is built utilizing the stacked loop system. You will ride one side of the loop on the way out, and hit the other side of the loop on the way back. Loops A and B are short, if that's all you ride. There's nothing wrong with testing the waters before jumping in. The IDB bonus feature is the trail crosses the paved path in a couple of spots. Jump onto the paved path when you've had enough.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles average
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        Frequently Asked Questions About IDB Loop A

        ▼ Where is IDB Loop A located?
        IDB Loop A is located in Ray Roberts Lake Isle Du Bois Unit, Pilot Point, Texas, United States. It is part of the Ray Roberts Lake Isle Du Bois Unit trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.3803, -97.02997.
        ▼ How hard is IDB Loop A?
        IDB Loop A is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for IDB Loop A?
        IDB Loop A has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 650 ft to 665 ft.
        ▼ Is IDB Loop A a point to point trail?
        Yes, IDB Loop A is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is IDB Loop A?
        IDB Loop A is 1,010 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on IDB Loop A?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on IDB Loop A. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride IDB Loop A?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride IDB Loop A are:
        • June (19 activities)
        • November (18 activities)
        • December (18 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access IDB Loop A? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to IDB Loop A are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride IDB Loop A?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride IDB Loop A. The trail is 1,010 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is IDB Loop A?
        IDB Loop A is a very popular trail. There have been 1,932 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,226 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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