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2,671 ft
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
713 ft
Altitude min
817 ft
Altitude max
817 ft
Altitude start
797 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-16.5%
Grade max
23.4%
Grade min
1,076 ft
Distance climb
1,467 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:03:34
Avg time

John Volz Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Devou Park
    Covington, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 10 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #147394 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #278618 in Trail Running
    • #316217 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    City of Covington

Short hiking - biking loop near the Drees Overlook in Devou. Features a few climbing turns and a stone bridge. Though the trail is blue rating, there is about 50 feet near the stone bridge where some will have to walk.

Trail Supporters
  • Devou Park Trail Collective
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 8, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About John Volz Loop

        ▼ Where is John Volz Loop located?
        John Volz Loop is located in Devou Park, Covington, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Devou Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.08088, -84.52738.
        ▼ How hard is John Volz Loop?
        John Volz Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for John Volz Loop?
        John Volz Loop has 84 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 713 ft to 817 ft.
        ▼ Is John Volz Loop a point to point trail?
        John Volz Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is John Volz Loop?
        John Volz Loop is 2,671 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on John Volz Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on John Volz Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride John Volz Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride John Volz Loop are:
        • September (1 activities)
        • April (1 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access John Volz Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to John Volz Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride John Volz Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride John Volz Loop. The trail is 2,671 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is John Volz Loop?
        John Volz Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 191 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 291 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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