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5,277 ft
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:08:40
Avg time
86 ft
Altitude change
2,696 ft
Altitude min
2,790 ft
Altitude max
2,696 ft
Altitude start
2,781 ft
Altitude end
1.623%
Grade
-1.259%
Grade max
8.587%
Grade min
3,539 ft
Distance climb
1,059 ft
Distance down
679 ft
Distance flat
00:08:40
Avg time

Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Laurel Mountain
    Ligonier, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #93309 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89464 in Trail Running
    • #334666 in Hiking
    • #18872 in Adaptive Biking
    • #50306 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,285 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #1,331 in Trail Running
    • #5,760 in Hiking
    • #179 in Adaptive Biking
    • #635 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forbes State Forest

This trail begins as a gentle singletrack, which can be muddy at times, just north of the warming hut at a signed entrance. The middle section shares its doubletrack alignment, and the single small hill, with Interstate Trail. Shortly beyond the top of the hill, it branches off to the left on a wide singletrack that crosses Bill Albert's Trail and connects to Lippo's Loop. This section is smooth graded for groomed cross country skiing, but is a good introduction to riding in the woods.

The warming hut is open 24/7 to provide shelter from inclement weather, including a wood burning stove for heat. Pit toilets are adjacent. No overnight camping.

Access Info

Due to the nature of the soil and the ridge top location these trails should be avoided after it has recently rained. This a also a great place to cross country ski in the winter since the Laurel Ridge gets more snow than anywhere else Trails are closed to biking during snow cover. See www.paccsa.org/lmwebcam for webcam. This trail is groomed for xc skiing

Tags
Ridgeline
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Loop Trail located?
      Loop Trail is located in Laurel Mountain, Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Laurel Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.15687, -79.14956.
      ▼ How hard is Loop Trail?
      Loop Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.623%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop Trail?
      Loop Trail has 96 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,696 ft to 2,790 ft.
      ▼ Is Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Loop Trail?
      Loop Trail is 5,277 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Loop Trail. The trail is 5,277 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Loop Trail?
      Loop Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 423 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 450 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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