more stats
4,386 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:09:40
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
620 ft
Altitude min
656 ft
Altitude max
649 ft
Altitude start
656 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-6.2%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
1,371 ft
Distance climb
1,509 ft
Distance down
768 ft
Distance flat
00:09:40
Avg time

Lower Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wallula Scablands
    Wallula, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #261904 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109425 in E-Biking
    • #439537 in Trail Running
    • #64035 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,033 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #1,325 in E-Biking
    • #8,976 in Trail Running
    • #2,582 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No

A fun, rolling ride with a couple of short rock garden sections. Nice views of the lake.

Access Info

Access from Rimrock trail

Disclaimer

On land owned by Whitman College. Use at own risk.

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  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Lower Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 26, 2026 @ 3:13pm (America/Boise)
Sep 26, 2026
 Burned area. Very surreal "moon" like experience. Rain coming soon and new growth. Trails easy to follow now.
Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:06am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 3, 2026
 Trail has been cleared of weeds and is ready to ride.
Jun 16, 2026 @ 5:49am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 16, 2026
 Wildfire burn 06/14/26 area totally denude of vegetation.
Apr 10, 2026 @ 8:38am (America/Boise)
Apr 10, 2026
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on Sep 26, 2026
Very Dry
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      dbierwi440 dbierwi440
      This whole burned yesterday, June 15. 2026. Unfortunately, this area will take probably 10 to 20 years recover. Really sad

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Loop located?
      Lower Loop is located in Wallula Scablands, Wallula, Washington, United States. It is part of the Wallula Scablands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.05122, -118.92675.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Loop?
      Lower Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Loop?
      Lower Loop has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 620 ft to 656 ft.
      ▼ 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 singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Loop?
      Lower Loop is 4,386 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Loop?
      Lower Loop is best visited during: all year.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Lower Loop. The trail is 4,386 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Loop?
      Lower Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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