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5.3 miles
Distance
259 ft
Climb
-263 ft
Descent
00:36:04
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
666 ft
Altitude min
756 ft
Altitude max
756 ft
Altitude start
751 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,029 ft
Distance flat
00:36:04
Avg time

Main Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sherman Branch
    Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #26232 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #150376 in Trail Running
    • #206515 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #200 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,533 in Trail Running
    • #2,273 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Roller Coaster

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AI Generated Description

Main Loop is a highly rated 5 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Charlotte North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 259 ft blue climb. It features bridge, drop, jump and roller coaster. On average it takes 36 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BridgesDropsJumpsRollers
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 143 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,500 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Main Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 25, 2026 @ 4:40pm (America/New_York)
Mar 25, 2026
 Super fast
Jan 8, 2026 @ 11:47am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Jan 8, 2026
 Trail was in darn good condition. Leaves were of no issue as well.
Jul 5, 2025 @ 8:35am
Jul 5, 2025
Aug 24, 2024 @ 8:27am
Aug 24, 2024
Aug 3, 2024 @ 12:50am
Aug 3, 2024
 Almost perfect conditions, no debris moisture in the air kept the dust levels down little better grip in the sand and rocks. The guys that take...
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on Mar 25, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.17 (23 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4.2 ★★★★★
      23 Ratings
      5 ★ 48%
      4 ★ 30%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★ 4%
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      6 Reviews & Comments

      websterjl
      Tarheel trailblazers have done a lot of work removing roots & rocks, covering roots, removing drops, removing technical features and I don’t know why. I prefer a more challenging trail instead of a flowing. They are making it easier. But easier doesn’t mean better.

      It is a green trail.
      LeBigProd LeBigProd
      Super fun trail with just the right mix of flow and mild challenge. Well maintained, easy to enjoy. I’ll be back for more!
      Chunt646
      Great mix of flow and technical trails. If you try the options, make sure you commit!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Main Loop located?
      Main Loop is located in Sherman Branch, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Sherman Branch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.23727, -80.63214.
      ▼ How hard is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Main Loop?
      Main Loop has 259 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 263 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 666 ft to 756 ft.
      ▼ How long is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is 5.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Main Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Main Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Main Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Main Loop are:
      • April (66 activities)
      • October (64 activities)
      • September (61 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Main Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Main Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Main Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 38 minutes to ride Main Loop. The trail is 5.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 9,327 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,193 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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