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2.4 miles
Distance
158 ft
Climb
-162 ft
Descent
00:14:52
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
802 ft
Altitude min
870 ft
Altitude max
811 ft
Altitude start
807 ft
Altitude end
-12.8%
Grade max
15%
Grade min
3,635 ft
Distance climb
3,596 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:14:52
Avg time

Luton Black Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Luton Park
    Rockford, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #2333 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37427 in Trail Running
    • #75919 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Kent County Parks

Longest loop in the system, and perhaps the most technically interesting though still intermediate.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 144 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 799 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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on Jul 11, 2026
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Avg: 4.38 (7 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      RuggedRyan
      Heads up! Tree on ground towards end of black.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Luton Black Loop located?
      Luton Black Loop is located in Luton Park, Rockford, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Luton Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.11341, -85.51676.
      ▼ How hard is Luton Black Loop?
      Luton Black Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Luton Black Loop?
      Luton Black Loop has 158 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 162 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 802 ft to 870 ft.
      ▼ Is Luton Black Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Luton Black Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Luton Black Loop?
      Luton Black Loop is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Luton Black Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Luton Black Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Luton Black Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Luton Black Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Luton Black Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Luton Black Loop. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Luton Black Loop?
      Luton Black Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 10,349 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,995 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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