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2.7 miles
Distance
282 ft
Climb
-281 ft
Descent
00:28:09
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
803 ft
Altitude min
914 ft
Altitude max
821 ft
Altitude start
820 ft
Altitude end
-32.2%
Grade max
23.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,904 ft
Distance flat
00:28:09
Avg time

Original Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moore's Springs Trails
    Danbury, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70243 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46019 in E-Biking
    • #293732 in Trail Running
    • #1278 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    North Carolina State Parks

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Original Loop is a highly rated 3 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Danbury North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 282 ft blue climb. On average it takes 28 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 23.1 km average
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  • 6 rides
  • 17.3 km avg distance
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  • Last: May 31, 2026
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May 30, 2026 @ 7:05pm (America/New_York)
May 30, 2026
Could be removed by handsaw
May 17, 2026 @ 9:55am (America/New_York)
May 17, 2026
Deadfall in downhill berm section moving counterclockwise right after root drop. Tried to move myself but just too much tree. Removal will require...
Apr 17, 2026 @ 7:58pm (America/New_York)
Apr 17, 2026
Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:52am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Apr 4, 2026
Sep 6, 2025 @ 12:33pm
Sep 6, 2025
Reworked drain, graded the low spot and armored with rock.
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Avg: 4.33 (10 votes)
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        Directions to original-loop trailhead (36.418550, -80.284320)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Original Loop

        Where is Original Loop located?
        Original Loop is located in Moore's Springs Trails, Danbury, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Moore's Springs Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.41855, -80.28432.
        How hard is Original Loop?
        Original Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Original Loop?
        Original Loop has 282 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 281 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 803 ft to 914 ft.
        Is Original Loop a point to point trail?
        Original Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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