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2,923 ft
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:03:52
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
4,828 ft
Altitude min
4,901 ft
Altitude max
4,830 ft
Altitude start
4,854 ft
Altitude end
0.817%
Grade
-16.371%
Grade max
14.643%
Grade min
1,840 ft
Distance climb
759 ft
Distance down
324 ft
Distance flat
00:03:52
Avg time
Lower Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBallardini Ranch
Reno, Nevada -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Lower Loop is a 2,923 ft popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Reno Nevada. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 30 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 154 rides
- Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Directions to lower-loop-108570 trailhead
(39.447192, -119.820684)
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Nearby Trails
- Upper Loop 4,016 ft
- Overlook Loop 4,416 ft
- North Ballardini Ranch Trail 2 miles
- Sierra Front Trail 2 miles
- Caughlin Ranch Singletrack 3 miles
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Where is Lower Loop located?
Lower Loop is located in Ballardini Ranch, Reno, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Ballardini Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.44719, -119.82068.
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How hard is Lower Loop?
Lower Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.817%.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Loop?
Lower Loop has 76 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,828 ft to 4,901 ft.
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Is Lower Loop a point to point trail?
Lower Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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