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305 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:00:24
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
1,888 ft
Altitude min
1,904 ft
Altitude max
1,888 ft
Altitude start
1,902 ft
Altitude end
4.676%
Grade
-3.263%
Grade max
14.649%
Grade min
251 ft
Distance climb
55 ft
Distance down
00:00:24
Avg time

Quartz Loop Spur Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tanasi Trail System
    Ducktown, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115301 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Quartz Loop Spur is a 305 ft less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Ducktown Tennessee. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Dec 14, 2020
 reporter Large tree down across trail, blocking trail on Quartz Loop Spur, midway between Chestnut Mtn intersection and 1330 Bypass intersection
Sep 8, 2019 @ 5:59am
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Quartz Loop Spur

        ▼ Where is Quartz Loop Spur located?
        Quartz Loop Spur is located in Tanasi Trail System, Ducktown, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Tanasi Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.05978, -84.48413.
        ▼ How hard is Quartz Loop Spur?
        Quartz Loop Spur is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.676%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Quartz Loop Spur?
        Quartz Loop Spur has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,888 ft to 1,904 ft.
        ▼ Is Quartz Loop Spur a point to point trail?
        Quartz Loop Spur is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Quartz Loop Spur?
        Quartz Loop Spur is 305 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Quartz Loop Spur?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Quartz Loop Spur. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Quartz Loop Spur?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Quartz Loop Spur are:
        • April (8 activities)
        • December (5 activities)
        • August (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Quartz Loop Spur? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Quartz Loop Spur are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Quartz Loop Spur?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Quartz Loop Spur. The trail is 305 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Quartz Loop Spur?
        Quartz Loop Spur is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 240 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 373 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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