more stats
3,146 ft
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:10:45
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
4,603 ft
Altitude min
4,665 ft
Altitude max
4,603 ft
Altitude start
4,623 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-14.4%
Grade max
25.4%
Grade min
1,529 ft
Distance climb
886 ft
Distance down
732 ft
Distance flat
00:10:45
Avg time

Mule Shoe Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Hills
    El Paso, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55717 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141854 in Trail Running
    • #295489 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #785 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #2,161 in Trail Running
    • #3,549 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Texas Parks and Wildlife

Get technical on this trail.

Either way you start you have two options: 1.take your time, find a good line and keep it. 2. Plow through avoiding cactus, jagged rocks and sometimes rattlesnakes while trying to find the 3' drop.

Either style, it's a fun, challenging trail that's way too short.

If you can't hold a stoppie, I would recommend gloves, shin guards and maybe even elbow guards. If you loose it on this trail, there will be blood.

Tags
Faint trailRock gardensRock slabsRocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      humunuku
      intermediate tech, first time riding here and it wasn’t too tricky to ride, just look ahead and see what’s coming. It’s fun.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mule Shoe Loop located?
      Mule Shoe Loop is located in North Hills, El Paso, Texas, United States. It is part of the North Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 31.92879, -106.47604.
      ▼ How hard is Mule Shoe Loop?
      Mule Shoe Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mule Shoe Loop?
      Mule Shoe Loop has 91 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,603 ft to 4,665 ft.
      ▼ Is Mule Shoe Loop a point to point trail?
      Mule Shoe Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mule Shoe Loop?
      Mule Shoe Loop is 3,146 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mule Shoe Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mule Shoe Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mule Shoe Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mule Shoe Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mule Shoe Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Mule Shoe Loop. The trail is 3,146 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mule Shoe Loop?
      Mule Shoe Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 834 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 884 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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