more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:15:45
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
454 ft
Altitude min
477 ft
Altitude max
455 ft
Altitude start
459 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-12.2%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
696 ft
Distance climb
656 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:15:45
Avg time

RCP Loop 13 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rowlett Creek Preserve
    Garland, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95772 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143313 in Trail Running
    • #326686 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,388 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #2,199 in Trail Running
    • #4,009 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

You have to navigate up and over a large cement drain pipe to access Loop 13. That should give you some warning: this isn't a leisurely pedal through an open field loop. Still undaunted? You're in for an RCP treat. This is a tight, twisty section with busted up cement as rock for the "go to" technical trail feature. The chunky rock shoot is probably the highlight (or low point?) of RCP gnar. The climb by the road can be a sudden beat down if you aren't expecting it. Don't blow up your drive train or a calf muscle; it's not worth it. There are a few bump jumps to discover, so be on the lookout.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 29 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 355 rides
  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
Status:
on Nov 3, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (10 votes)
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      Loop 13 | RCP Full Trail, Mountain Biking
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      14:20 | 749 | Oct 21, 2022 , Garland
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      6:26 | 1205 | Dec 14, 2020 , Garland

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is RCP Loop 13 located?
      RCP Loop 13 is located in Rowlett Creek Preserve, Garland, Texas, United States. It is part of the Rowlett Creek Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.93609, -96.59576.
      ▼ How hard is RCP Loop 13?
      RCP Loop 13 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for RCP Loop 13?
      RCP Loop 13 has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 454 ft to 477 ft.
      ▼ Is RCP Loop 13 a point to point trail?
      Yes, RCP Loop 13 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is RCP Loop 13?
      RCP Loop 13 is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on RCP Loop 13?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on RCP Loop 13. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access RCP Loop 13? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to RCP Loop 13 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride RCP Loop 13?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride RCP Loop 13. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is RCP Loop 13?
      RCP Loop 13 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,722 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,109 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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