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5.5 miles
Distance
475 ft
Climb
-475 ft
Descent
00:39:48
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
775 ft
Altitude min
886 ft
Altitude max
782 ft
Altitude start
781 ft
Altitude end
-26.8%
Grade max
24.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:39:48
Avg time

Monbo Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Norman State Park
    Troutman, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34461 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4687 in E-Biking
    • #2190 in Trail Running
    • #1904 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lake-norman-state-park

Directional trail (even years CW, odd years CCW) has some sweet flow punctuated by beginner-level whoops and root features. It has only one climb of any significance, but it's relatively short.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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Monbo Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 6, 2026 @ 10:03am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Sep 6, 2026
Large tree down
May 9, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
May 9, 2026
Aug 17, 2025 @ 1:20pm
Aug 17, 2025
 Large dead tree down about 1 mile in, a fair amount of small debris on/along the trail.
Jun 21, 2025 @ 5:33pm
Jun 21, 2025
Aug 27, 2024 @ 4:48pm
Aug 27, 2024
 One downed tree that doesn’t impede trail flow much
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on Sep 6, 2026
Avg: 4.14 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Monbo Loop located?
      Monbo Loop is located in Lake Norman State Park, Troutman, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Lake Norman State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.67383, -80.93688.
      ▼ How hard is Monbo Loop?
      Monbo Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monbo Loop?
      Monbo Loop has 475 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 475 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 775 ft to 886 ft.
      ▼ Is Monbo Loop a point to point trail?
      Monbo Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Monbo Loop?
      Monbo Loop is 5.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monbo Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Monbo Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Monbo Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monbo Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Monbo Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 38 minutes to ride Monbo Loop. The trail is 5.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Monbo Loop?
      Monbo Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,940 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,948 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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