more stats
853 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:02:17
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
920 ft
Altitude min
927 ft
Altitude max
926 ft
Altitude start
925 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-4.7%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
154 ft
Distance climb
194 ft
Distance down
476 ft
Distance flat
00:02:17
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alum Creek State Park
    Delaware, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #49588 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99460 in Trail Running
    • #107406 in Hiking
    • #6676 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #155 in Mountain Biking · Ohio [+]
    • #895 in Trail Running
    • #980 in Hiking
    • #13 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Ohio State Parks

This connector transports riders across Lewis Center Rd. via crosswalk, leads to GnomeWood Skills Park, and ends at the Beginner Loops which is currently a one way, clockwise direction, singletrack loop.

Access Info

Phase 1 Mountain bike trail parking lot, locate at 6002-6090 Lewis Center Rd., Galena OH 43021

Tags
BridgesFamily friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 76 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 368 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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P1-Beginner Loop... Trail Reports

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Jul 11, 2026 @ 7:48am (America/New_York)
Jul 11, 2026
Jun 8, 2026 @ 11:50am (America/Detroit)
Jun 8, 2026
 I would recommend staying off the beginner trail for at least 2-3 days to allow it to dry. It was much wetter than P1.
May 20, 2026 @ 4:42pm (America/New_York)
May 20, 2026
Apr 9, 2026 @ 1:38pm (America/New_York)
Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026 @ 1:37pm (America/New_York)
Apr 9, 2026
 Avoid muddy trails please
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on Jul 11, 2026
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is P1-Beginner Loop Connector located?
      P1-Beginner Loop Connector is located in Alum Creek State Park, Delaware, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Alum Creek State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.19918, -82.93789.
      ▼ How hard is P1-Beginner Loop Connector?
      P1-Beginner Loop Connector is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for P1-Beginner Loop Connector?
      P1-Beginner Loop Connector has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 920 ft to 927 ft.
      ▼ Is P1-Beginner Loop Connector a point to point trail?
      P1-Beginner Loop Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is P1-Beginner Loop Connector?
      P1-Beginner Loop Connector is 853 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on P1-Beginner Loop Connector?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on P1-Beginner Loop Connector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access P1-Beginner Loop Connector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to P1-Beginner Loop Connector are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride P1-Beginner Loop Connector?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride P1-Beginner Loop Connector. The trail is 853 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is P1-Beginner Loop Connector?
      P1-Beginner Loop Connector is a very popular trail. There have been 2,498 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,453 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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