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12.7 miles
Distance
1,585 ft
Climb
-1,585 ft
Descent
02:59:41
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
2,509 ft
Altitude min
3,084 ft
Altitude max
2,684 ft
Altitude start
2,683 ft
Altitude end
-26.044%
Grade max
20.839%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
5,224 ft
Distance flat
02:59:41
Avg time

Race Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Big Bear Lake Trail Center
    Bruceton Mills, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #135617 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138412 in E-Biking
    • #308096 in Trail Running
    • #298449 in Hiking
    • #16560 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #598 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #419 in E-Biking
    • #1,496 in Trail Running
    • #1,546 in Hiking
    • #72 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Big Bear Lake Trail Center

Main loop at the park that has lots of connectors and options. Beautiful singletrack that winds through the forest

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Sep 12, 2026 @ 2:25pm (America/Detroit)
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Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.0 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 20%
      4 ★ 60%
      3 ★ 20%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      dllawson819
      I've ridden at Big Bear Lake twice while visiting family in the area. The Race Loop is a very fun ride with several fun features and a different kind of flow. I didn't enjoy the chunky downhill about 10 miles in and will cut over to Gene's Trail the next time I ride here.

      5 stars because I think this trail is worth riding if you're in the area.
      Kjc269
      Outstanding trail and nice people I encountered throughout my ride.....well worth the $10 to get in....next year will be a season oass

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Race Loop located?
      Race Loop is located in Big Bear Lake Trail Center, Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Big Bear Lake Trail Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.5859, -79.5086.
      ▼ How hard is Race Loop?
      Race Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Race Loop?
      Race Loop has 1,585 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,585 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,509 ft to 3,084 ft.
      ▼ Is Race Loop a point to point trail?
      Race Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Race Loop?
      Race Loop is 12.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Race Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Race Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Race Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Race Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Race Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 60 minutes to ride Race Loop. The trail is 12.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Race Loop?
      Race Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 57 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 55 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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