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2.3 miles
Distance
134 ft
Climb
-131 ft
Descent
00:13:26
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
479 ft
Altitude min
570 ft
Altitude max
498 ft
Altitude start
502 ft
Altitude end
-10.8%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
4,508 ft
Distance climb
3,793 ft
Distance down
3,816 ft
Distance flat
00:13:26
Avg time

Pumpkin Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carolina North Forest
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 70 in Adaptive Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    UNC Facilities Services - Forest Management Team

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AI Generated Description

Pumpkin Loop is a 2 mile popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Chapel Hill North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Nov 6, 2026 @ 9:46am (America/New_York)
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Oct 22, 2026 @ 9:40am (America/New_York)
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Oct 19, 2026 @ 1:05pm (America/New_York)
Oct 19, 2026
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Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pumpkin Loop located?
      Pumpkin Loop is located in Carolina North Forest, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Carolina North Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.93618, -79.06617.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pumpkin Loop?
      Pumpkin Loop has 134 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 131 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 479 ft to 570 ft.
      ▼ Is Pumpkin Loop a point to point trail?
      Pumpkin Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Pumpkin Loop?
      Pumpkin Loop is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pumpkin Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pumpkin Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pumpkin Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pumpkin Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pumpkin Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Pumpkin Loop. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pumpkin Loop?
      Pumpkin Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,276 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,926 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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