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2.4 miles
Distance
278 ft
Climb
-278 ft
Descent
00:22:18
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
259 ft
Altitude min
334 ft
Altitude max
329 ft
Altitude start
329 ft
Altitude end
-16.663%
Grade max
12.134%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
847 ft
Distance flat
00:22:18
Avg time

Outer Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beaverdam State Recreation Area
    Wake Forest, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112644 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138043 in Trail Running
    • #37815 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Outer Loop is a 2 mile moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Wake Forest North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 150 rides
  • Last: May 31, 2026
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on May 27, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Outer Loop

        Where is Outer Loop located?
        Outer Loop is located in Beaverdam State Recreation Area, Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Beaverdam State Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.04619, -78.68477.
        How hard is Outer Loop?
        Outer Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
        What is the elevation gain for Outer Loop?
        Outer Loop has 278 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 278 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 259 ft to 334 ft.
        Is Outer Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Outer Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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