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1.4 miles
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:14:41
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
00:14:41
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
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39579 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29946 in Trail Running
    • #52212 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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 19, 2026 @ 4:57pm (America/Chicago)
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May 14, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Chicago)
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May 4, 2026
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        Directions to rcp-loop-13 trailhead (32.936090, -96.595760)

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        Loop 13 | RCP Full Trail, Mountain Biking
        14:20 | 679 | Oct 21, 2022 , Garland
        Chill Trails and Some Challenges || Rowlett...
        6:26 | 1020 | Dec 14, 2020 , Garland

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        Frequently Asked Questions About RCP Loop 13

        ▼ 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 12 m of elevation gain. The trail has 10 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 138 m to 146 m.
        ▼ 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.

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