more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
79 ft
Climb
-74 ft
Descent
00:17:51
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
633 ft
Altitude min
702 ft
Altitude max
639 ft
Altitude start
643 ft
Altitude end
-11.9%
Grade max
24.7%
Grade min
2,484 ft
Distance climb
3,520 ft
Distance down
1,890 ft
Distance flat
00:17:51
Avg time

Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    U.S. National Whitewater Center
    Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #4284 in Hiking [+]
    • #125657 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    When Open
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Part of Whitewater Off Leash, an enclosed off-leash dog area. You can use this trail to hike/run with your dog without a leash. Free to hike, but pass purchase is required to enter with a dog. Easy trail around the lake with views of the lake.

Access Info Restricted Access

Guests can access Whitewater Off Leash by purchasing a $10 single activity pass, a $20 monthly Off Leash pass, or a $149 annual pass. The annual pass grants guests access to all Whitewater activities (including rafting, climbing, ziplines and more) for one year. Guests must purchase one pass per dog, and there is a maximum of three dogs per person. Annual passholders can add an additional dog to their pass for $50 per dog. Passes must be purchased onsite. There is no cost to enter Off Leash without a dog.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Sep 6, 2026
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Avg: 3.6 (10 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      mcswaint
      Lake Loop is “closed for maintenance”. Does anyone know when/if it will be reopened?
      thednorton thednorton
      Does anyone know what’s going on with the clearing and construction on the loop?
      Ralph-Fonz Ralph-Fonz
      Super easy, but it does have small features. Nice trail for lake view.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lake Loop located?
      Lake Loop is located in U.S. National Whitewater Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the U.S. National Whitewater Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.26373, -81.00528.
      ▼ How hard is Lake Loop?
      Lake Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lake Loop?
      Lake Loop has 79 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 633 ft to 702 ft.
      ▼ Is Lake Loop a point to point trail?
      Lake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lake Loop?
      Lake Loop is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lake Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Lake Loop?
      Lake Loop is best visited during: When Open.
      ▼ How do I access Lake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Lake Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 48 minutes to hike Lake Loop. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lake Loop?
      Lake Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 6,229 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,158 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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