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3,232 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:03:10
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
801 ft
Altitude min
811 ft
Altitude max
809 ft
Altitude start
807 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
292 ft
Distance climb
387 ft
Distance down
2,543 ft
Distance flat
00:03:10
Avg time

Low Life Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sycamore
    Des Moines, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #163783 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Low Life Loop is a 3,232 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Des Moines Iowa. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 48 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 239 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Low Life Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 16, 2025 @ 9:19am
Aug 16, 2025
Needs mowed
Aug 17, 2024 @ 12:50pm
Aug 17, 2024
Jul 27, 2024 @ 9:18am
Jul 27, 2024
 Very heavy weedy growth in some sections.
May 28, 2023 @ 3:20am
May 28, 2023
Nov 7, 2022 @ 6:50am
Nov 7, 2022
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on Aug 16, 2025
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      fatbottomgirl
      These are good trails. The trail builders made the most of the terrain that they had to work with. Kudos to the trail crew.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Low Life Loop located?
      Low Life Loop is located in Sycamore, Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sycamore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.66929, -93.67041.
      ▼ How hard is Low Life Loop?
      Low Life Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Low Life Loop?
      Low Life Loop has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 801 ft to 811 ft.
      ▼ Is Low Life Loop a point to point trail?
      Low Life Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Low Life Loop?
      Low Life Loop is 3,232 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Low Life Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Low Life Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Low Life Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Low Life Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Low Life Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Low Life Loop is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 3,232 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Low Life Loop?
      Low Life Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,351 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,340 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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