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1.4 miles
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:06:49
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
226 ft
Altitude min
258 ft
Altitude max
252 ft
Altitude start
256 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
2,989 ft
Distance climb
3,432 ft
Distance down
1,227 ft
Distance flat
00:06:49
Avg time

Longleaf Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Williamson Preserve
    Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 55 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43534 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87944 in Trail Running
    • #135342 in Hiking
    • #14271 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #324 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #971 in Trail Running
    • #1,615 in Hiking
    • #133 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Triangle Land Conservancy

This trail is unidirectional by day. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday bikers turn left at all direction signs. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, bikers turn right at all direction signs

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 139 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 674 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
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      Williamson Preserve Loop - CCW
      ★ 4.5 • 7 miles • 375 ft • 4 • Loop •
      CCW loop joining all the Williamson Preserve trails starting at the Mial Plantation parking lot. See...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Longleaf Loop located?
      Longleaf Loop is located in Williamson Preserve, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Williamson Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.71076, -78.44497.
      ▼ How hard is Longleaf Loop?
      Longleaf Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Longleaf Loop?
      Longleaf Loop has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 226 ft to 258 ft.
      ▼ Is Longleaf Loop a point to point trail?
      Longleaf Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Longleaf Loop?
      Longleaf Loop is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Longleaf Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Longleaf Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Longleaf Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Longleaf Loop are:
      • August (65 activities)
      • June (45 activities)
      • July (45 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Longleaf Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Longleaf Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Longleaf Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Longleaf Loop. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Longleaf Loop?
      Longleaf Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,410 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,408 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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