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2.5 miles
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:10:24
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
179 ft
Altitude min
215 ft
Altitude max
189 ft
Altitude start
187 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
1,657 ft
Distance climb
1,627 ft
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:10:24
Avg time

Mike Thompson Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    University of South Alabama Trails (USA)
    Mobile, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #128251 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Land Owner
    University of South Alabama (Mobile)

The Mike Thompson Loop has a lot of roots and some of the most technical terrain in the USA network. The trail surface is mostly solid hardpacked with some loose over hard in areas.

Access Info

The Mike Thompson Loop is accessed from the bottom of TTT Down, at The Ditch, to which it returns at the end of the ride.

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Be root conscious!

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mike Thompson Loop

        ▼ Where is Mike Thompson Loop located?
        Mike Thompson Loop is located in University of South Alabama Trails (USA), Mobile, Alabama, United States. It is part of the University of South Alabama Trails (USA) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.69709, -88.20274.
        ▼ How hard is Mike Thompson Loop?
        Mike Thompson Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mike Thompson Loop?
        Mike Thompson Loop has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 179 ft to 215 ft.
        ▼ Is Mike Thompson Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Mike Thompson Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Mike Thompson Loop?
        Mike Thompson Loop is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mike Thompson Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mike Thompson Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mike Thompson Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mike Thompson Loop are:
        • October (15 activities)
        • January (13 activities)
        • November (12 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Mike Thompson Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mike Thompson Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mike Thompson Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Mike Thompson Loop. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mike Thompson Loop?
        Mike Thompson Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 598 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,262 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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