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5,197 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:08:51
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
1,009 ft
Altitude min
1,078 ft
Altitude max
1,078 ft
Altitude start
1,073 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-17.5%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
1,447 ft
Distance climb
2,684 ft
Distance down
1,066 ft
Distance flat
00:08:51
Avg time

Playground Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Horns Hill Park
    Newark, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #30030 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

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AI Generated Description

Playground Loop is a 5,197 ft moderately popular green difficulty machine groomed trail located near Newark Ohio. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 81 ft green climb. It features berm and jump. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 146 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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on Aug 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Ralph-Fonz Ralph-Fonz
      Awesome easy ride and can get good speed

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Playground Loop located?
      Playground Loop is located in Horns Hill Park, Newark, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Horns Hill Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.09446, -82.40198.
      ▼ How hard is Playground Loop?
      Playground Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Playground Loop?
      Playground Loop has 81 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,009 ft to 1,078 ft.
      ▼ Is Playground Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Playground Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Playground Loop?
      Playground Loop is 5,197 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Playground Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Playground Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Playground Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Playground Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Playground Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Playground Loop is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 5,197 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Playground Loop?
      Playground Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 828 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,602 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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