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5.3 miles
Distance
499 ft
Climb
-496 ft
Descent
00:36:04
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
661 ft
Altitude min
758 ft
Altitude max
754 ft
Altitude start
758 ft
Altitude end
0.014%
Grade
-14.347%
Grade max
16.251%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,928 ft
Distance flat
00:36:04
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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 [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35402 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105731 in Trail Running
    • #131447 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Roller Coaster

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Main Loop is a highly rated 5 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Charlotte North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 499 ft blue climb. It features bridge, drop, jump and roller coaster. On average it takes 36 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 131 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,457 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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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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Avg: 4.17 (23 votes)
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        Directions to main-loop-33896 trailhead (35.237268, -80.632144)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Main Loop

        ▼ 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 average grade is 0.014%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Main Loop?
        Main Loop has 499 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 496 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 661 ft to 758 ft.
        ▼ Is Main Loop a point to point trail?
        Main Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ 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:
        • October (200 activities)
        • September (144 activities)
        • June (142 activities)
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        ▼ 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 9,160 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,989 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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