more stats
2,556 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
00:03:03
Avg time
17 ft
Altitude change
803 ft
Altitude min
820 ft
Altitude max
803 ft
Altitude start
820 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
1,319 ft
Distance climb
56 ft
Distance down
840 ft
Distance flat
00:03:03
Avg time

Lake Loop - North Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sycamore
    Des Moines, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #126265 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76786 in Trail Running
    • #47777 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Lake Loop - North is a 2,556 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Des Moines Iowa. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 76 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 43 miles avg distance
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  • 203 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Lake Loop - North Trail Reports

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Apr 8, 2025 @ 4:56pm
Apr 8, 2025
Oct 14, 2024 @ 1:18pm
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Jul 19, 2024 @ 12:00pm
Jul 19, 2024
 Large pools of water over trail with no way around
Jul 16, 2022 @ 2:03am
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Sep 22, 2021 @ 3:18pm
Sep 22, 2021
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lake Loop - North located?
      Lake Loop - North is located in Sycamore, Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sycamore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.65524, -93.6671.
      ▼ How hard is Lake Loop - North?
      Lake Loop - North is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lake Loop - North?
      Lake Loop - North has 16 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 803 ft to 820 ft.
      ▼ Is Lake Loop - North a point to point trail?
      Lake Loop - North is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lake Loop - North?
      Lake Loop - North is 2,556 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lake Loop - North?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lake Loop - North. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lake Loop - North?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lake Loop - North are:
      • September (33 activities)
      • August (21 activities)
      • May (18 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lake Loop - North? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lake Loop - North are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lake Loop - North?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lake Loop - North. The trail is 2,556 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 - North?
      Lake Loop - North is a very popular trail. There have been 1,296 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,485 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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