more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
485 ft
Climb
-489 ft
Descent
1,145 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,015 ft
Altitude min
1,145 ft
Altitude start
1,142 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-35.2%
Grade max
27.7%
Grade min
3,566 ft
Distance climb
3,327 ft
Distance down
2,379 ft
Distance flat

North Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Area 25.5
    Cross Plains, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • 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

This five-mile-long trail is packed with roots, rocks, and steep climbs (with a total elevation gain of approximately 1,000 feet) and offers an incredible old-school adventure through the woods. There are no berms.

Disclaimer

This trail is reserved for CORP Trails Members. Please join before riding to comply with trespassing regulations and support our work of making trails happen.

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 1 rides
  • Last: Jul 24, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Loop located?
      North Loop is located in Area 25.5, Cross Plains, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Area 25.5 trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.07112, -89.68062.
      ▼ How hard is North Loop?
      North Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Loop?
      North Loop has 485 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 489 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,015 ft to 1,145 ft.
      ▼ Is North Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, North Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is North Loop?
      North Loop is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access North Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is North Loop?
      North Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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