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1,319 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
958 ft
Altitude min
981 ft
Altitude max
962 ft
Altitude start
958 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-10.8%
Grade max
14.1%
Grade min
436 ft
Distance climb
338 ft
Distance down
541 ft
Distance flat
00:01:57
Avg time

McFarland River Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McFarland Park
    Ames, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #207651 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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McFarland River Loop is a 1,319 ft less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Ames Iowa. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 18 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is McFarland River Loop located?
      McFarland River Loop is located in McFarland Park, Ames, Iowa, United States. It is part of the McFarland Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.10011, -93.57803.
      ▼ How hard is McFarland River Loop?
      McFarland River Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for McFarland River Loop?
      McFarland River Loop has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 958 ft to 981 ft.
      ▼ Is McFarland River Loop a point to point trail?
      McFarland River Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is McFarland River Loop?
      McFarland River Loop is 1,319 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on McFarland River Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on McFarland River Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access McFarland River Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to McFarland River Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride McFarland River Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride McFarland River Loop. The trail is 1,319 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is McFarland River Loop?
      McFarland River Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 8 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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