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3,635 ft
Distance
107 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:06:03
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
641 ft
Altitude min
718 ft
Altitude max
718 ft
Altitude start
709 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-21.3%
Grade max
22.8%
Grade min
1,302 ft
Distance climb
1,637 ft
Distance down
627 ft
Distance flat
00:06:03
Avg time

Lake Loop Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gastonia
    , North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85575 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #140733 in Trail Running
    • #128381 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #587 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,434 in Trail Running
    • #1,528 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Lake Loop Back is a 3,635 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Gastonia North Carolina. Highlights include a lake. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 107 ft green climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Lake
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      1 Review & Comments

      Thealward
      A little overgrown and not very well marked

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lake Loop Back located?
      Lake Loop Back is located in Gastonia, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Gastonia trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.28189, -81.10871.
      ▼ How hard is Lake Loop Back?
      Lake Loop Back is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lake Loop Back?
      Lake Loop Back has 107 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 641 ft to 718 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lake Loop Back?
      Lake Loop Back is 3,635 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lake Loop Back?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lake Loop Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lake Loop Back?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lake Loop Back are:
      • March (21 activities)
      • April (20 activities)
      • October (17 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lake Loop Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lake Loop Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lake Loop Back?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Lake Loop Back. The trail is 3,635 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lake Loop Back?
      Lake Loop Back is a very popular trail. There have been 2,502 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,554 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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