more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:04:30
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
440 ft
Altitude min
447 ft
Altitude max
447 ft
Altitude start
446 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade max
2.6%
Grade min
840 ft
Distance climb
676 ft
Distance down
4,003 ft
Distance flat
00:04:30
Avg time

RCP Loop 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rowlett Creek Preserve
    Garland, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85930 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143748 in Trail Running
    • #340622 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,231 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #2,215 in Trail Running
    • #4,301 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

You'll spend a fair amount of Loop 3 along Rowlett Creek. The trail along water's edge is fairly wide in spots due to foot traffic. Be prepared to dodge folk out fishing. Keep in mind, it's Rowlett Creek. You don't want to find yourself in it, so dodge to the right. You could also just show some trail manners and slow down as you pass, maybe say, "Evening" and give a friendly head nod. You only have a tree line pedal waiting for you, anyway.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 7 rides
  • 11 miles average
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  • 156 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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      Directions to rcp-loop-3 trailhead (32.916340, -96.594700)
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      Sep 8, 2021 @ 4:59am
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      5:46 | 143 | Oct 21, 2022 , Garland

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is RCP Loop 3 located?
      RCP Loop 3 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 32.91634, -96.5947.
      ▼ How hard is RCP Loop 3?
      RCP Loop 3 is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for RCP Loop 3?
      RCP Loop 3 has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 440 ft to 447 ft.
      ▼ Is RCP Loop 3 a point to point trail?
      Yes, RCP Loop 3 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is RCP Loop 3?
      RCP Loop 3 is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on RCP Loop 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on RCP Loop 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride RCP Loop 3?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride RCP Loop 3 are:
      • July (111 activities)
      • August (101 activities)
      • September (98 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access RCP Loop 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to RCP Loop 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride RCP Loop 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride RCP Loop 3. The trail is 1.1 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 3?
      RCP Loop 3 is a very popular trail. There have been 3,399 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,604 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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