more stats
6.9 miles
Distance
479 ft
Climb
-586 ft
Descent
00:07:33
Avg time
-104 ft
Altitude change
1,111 ft
Altitude min
1,298 ft
Altitude max
1,291 ft
Altitude start
1,188 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
26%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:07:33
Avg time

Main Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whiterock Conservancy
    Bayard, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #160627 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #314044 in Trail Running
    • #352417 in Hiking
    • #24110 in Horseback
    • #49808 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #336 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #766 in Trail Running
    • #858 in Hiking
    • #41 in Horseback
    • #195 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

This doubletrack starts out just uphill of the 805 Cabin and connects with Sunrise Trail, as well as a crusher fine trail that will take you into town.

When starting from the 805 cabin you get onto the 805 spur trail that takes you up a steep climb, while climbing you'll see Long Creek Trail access to your left. Follow the doubletrack up to the top which will be the begining of this section of Town Trail. Take it to the right and you will ride through the fields for a bit and will eventually come up to a trail marker will you'll take the less used doubletrack to the right. This should take you out on the finger of land and back towards the river and take you steeply down for a short bit. You'll cross over a box culvert and then climb up this hill. Once you crest the hill you should see Sunrise Trail which will take you into the trees for a fun rip through the woods, or you can continue on Town Trail and catch the other end of Sunrise Trail.

Access Info

Closed when trails are wet
Entry fee is $3/ rider / day (payable at self serve stations at campgrounds and trailheads)
Camping is Available for a fee
Modern accommodations are also available

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  • Last: Jun 15, 2019
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Main Loop located?
      Main Loop is located in Whiterock Conservancy, Bayard, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Whiterock Conservancy trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.82683, -94.63657.
      ▼ How hard is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Main Loop?
      Main Loop has 479 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 586 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,111 ft to 1,298 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 doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is 6.9 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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?
      The estimated time to ride Main Loop is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 6.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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