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4,939 ft
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-178 ft
Descent
00:07:33
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
665 ft
Altitude min
717 ft
Altitude max
711 ft
Altitude start
717 ft
Altitude end
0.124%
Grade
-24.336%
Grade max
20.289%
Grade min
2,508 ft
Distance climb
2,183 ft
Distance down
248 ft
Distance flat
00:07:33
Avg time

Lake Loop Out Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    George Poston Park
    Gastonia, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45246 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115738 in Trail Running
    • #123059 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #338 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,198 in Trail Running
    • #1,475 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Lake Loop Out is a 4,939 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Gastonia North Carolina. Highlights include a lake. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 184 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Lake
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Lake Loop Out Trail Reports

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Jan 14, 2026 @ 4:53pm (America/New_York)
Jan 14, 2026
Jan 12, 2025 @ 2:38pm
Jan 12, 2025
Tutorial Trailblazers showed the trail is open and I’m so glad it was. However, lots of modern and moisture. Plenty of dry spots but plenty of...
Dec 31, 2024 @ 1:16pm
Dec 31, 2024
Dec 15, 2024 @ 11:05am
Dec 15, 2024
Aug 11, 2024 @ 5:58am
Aug 11, 2024
Several trees down.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lake Loop Out located?
      Lake Loop Out is located in George Poston Park, Gastonia, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the George Poston Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.28517, -81.10964.
      ▼ How hard is Lake Loop Out?
      Lake Loop Out is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.124%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lake Loop Out?
      Lake Loop Out has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 665 ft to 717 ft.
      ▼ Is Lake Loop Out a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lake Loop Out is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lake Loop Out?
      Lake Loop Out is 4,939 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lake Loop Out?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lake Loop Out. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lake Loop Out?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lake Loop Out are:
      • March (21 activities)
      • April (18 activities)
      • February (13 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lake Loop Out? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lake Loop Out are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lake Loop Out?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Lake Loop Out. The trail is 4,939 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 Out?
      Lake Loop Out is a very popular trail. There have been 3,316 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,337 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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