more stats
4,311 ft
Distance
131 ft
Climb
-133 ft
Descent
00:13:46
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
941 ft
Altitude min
1,064 ft
Altitude max
943 ft
Altitude start
942 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-24.6%
Grade max
32.3%
Grade min
2,005 ft
Distance climb
1,427 ft
Distance down
879 ft
Distance flat
00:13:46
Avg time

Larson Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Palisades
    Decorah, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #127013 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104204 in Trail Running
    • #315989 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #284 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #218 in Trail Running
    • #719 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2014

Windy trail with lots of off camber turns.

Access Info

Take the Trail North 40 to get to the beginning of the Larson Loop

Tags
Bridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 16 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Larson Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 9, 2022 @ 6:54am
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Jun 18, 2022 @ 6:14pm
Jun 18, 2022
May 30, 2020 @ 4:11pm
May 30, 2020
 This one has been forgotten about and not ridden much. Could use some love but it’s still there
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Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Larson Loop located?
      Larson Loop is located in Palisades, Decorah, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Palisades trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.30847, -91.77132.
      ▼ How hard is Larson Loop?
      Larson Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Larson Loop?
      Larson Loop has 131 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 133 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 941 ft to 1,064 ft.
      ▼ How long is Larson Loop?
      Larson Loop is 4,311 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Larson Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Larson Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Larson Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Larson Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Larson Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Larson Loop. The trail is 4,311 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Larson Loop?
      Larson Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 101 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 174 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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