more stats
3,197 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:04:17
Avg time
-58 ft
Altitude change
363 ft
Altitude min
440 ft
Altitude max
420 ft
Altitude start
363 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-9.091%
Grade max
5.406%
Grade min
784 ft
Distance climb
2,058 ft
Distance down
355 ft
Distance flat
00:04:17
Avg time

Nature Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Irvine Open Space
    Irvine, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #69449 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77377 in Trail Running
    • #101684 in Hiking
    • #7726 in Adaptive Biking
    • #1339 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,186 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,769 in Trail Running
    • #5,673 in Hiking
    • #459 in Adaptive Biking
    • #118 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Irvine

Short loop off the main trail.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 82 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 684 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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on Jun 5, 2026
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Avg: 3.49 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nature Loop located?
      Nature Loop is located in Irvine Open Space, Irvine, California, United States. It is part of the Irvine Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.6202, -117.80186.
      ▼ How hard is Nature Loop?
      Nature Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nature Loop?
      Nature Loop has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 363 ft to 440 ft.
      ▼ Is Nature Loop a point to point trail?
      Nature Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nature Loop?
      Nature Loop is 3,197 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nature Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nature Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nature Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nature Loop are:
      • June (38 activities)
      • July (37 activities)
      • May (33 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Nature Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nature Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nature Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Nature Loop. The trail is 3,197 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nature Loop?
      Nature Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 7,741 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,154 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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