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4,386 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
656 ft
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
620 ft
Altitude min
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

Lower Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wallula Scablands
    Wallula, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • 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.

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Access from Rimrock trail

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

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Jun 16, 2026
Wildfire burn 06/14/26 area totally denude of vegetation.
Apr 10, 2026 @ 8:38am (America/Boise)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Loop

        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.

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