more stats
2.5 miles
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:14:04
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
00:14:04
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
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #191680 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133574 in E-Biking
    • #305919 in Trail Running
    • #300008 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #554 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #443 in E-Biking
    • #919 in Trail Running
    • #957 in Hiking
  • 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.

Disclaimer

Be root conscious!

Tags
Loose

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 14 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 602 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,273 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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