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2.0 miles
Distance
127 ft
Climb
-155 ft
Descent
00:15:59
Avg time
-28 ft
Altitude change
765 ft
Altitude min
834 ft
Altitude max
810 ft
Altitude start
781 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-10.4%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
3,714 ft
Distance climb
4,423 ft
Distance down
2,228 ft
Distance flat
00:15:59
Avg time

Norwood 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
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108701 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65814 in E-Biking
    • #349414 in Trail Running
    • #337774 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #718 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #186 in E-Biking
    • #2,805 in Trail Running
    • #2,796 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

Similar to Monbo in being smoother and having more flow. If you dislike Hawlk because of how rough it can be in spots i recommend Norwood.

Access Info

Start from parking lot take connector trail onto Hawlk loop CW then at Fork in road by the big rock head Left

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 300 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Norwood Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 19, 2026 @ 4:58pm (America/New_York)
Jul 19, 2026
 Pics of 3 trees down across the trail. A few others that could be ridden/hopped over
May 9, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
May 9, 2026
 A couple of small trees down, can be ridden around/over.
Aug 17, 2025 @ 1:20pm
Aug 17, 2025
 4 trees down across the trail.
Jun 21, 2025 @ 5:33pm
Jun 21, 2025
Sep 9, 2024 @ 1:08pm
Sep 9, 2024
 A few trees down across trail; can be ridden around. Different spots from May 2024 report.
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on Jul 19, 2026
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Norwood Loop located?
      Norwood 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 35.67893, -80.93578.
      ▼ How hard is Norwood Loop?
      Norwood Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Norwood Loop?
      Norwood Loop has 127 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 765 ft to 834 ft.
      ▼ Is Norwood Loop a point to point trail?
      Norwood Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Norwood Loop?
      Norwood Loop is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Norwood Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Norwood Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Norwood Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Norwood Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Norwood Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Norwood Loop. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Norwood Loop?
      Norwood Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,664 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,636 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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