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3,510 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:02:53
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
440 ft
Altitude min
447 ft
Altitude max
443 ft
Altitude start
446 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
528 ft
Distance climb
545 ft
Distance down
2,405 ft
Distance flat
00:02:53
Avg time

RCP Loop 4 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
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #76376 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18580 in Trail Running
    • #82020 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Loop 4--more creekside, more tree line. Not much to report outside of one wooden bridge--maybe a few bodark apple mine fields. If you've ridden all of the loops north of the parking lot and haven't seen a snake by Loop 4, then you aren't riding right.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 130 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 1,226 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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RCP Loop 4 Trail Reports

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Jul 23, 2026 @ 11:49am (America/Chicago)
Jul 23, 2026
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Jul 13, 2026 @ 7:27am (America/Chicago)
Jul 13, 2026
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Jul 2, 2026 @ 1:59pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 2, 2026
 reporter Lots of deadfall, a few downed trees, and Farmer haying open fields (mowing done, raking hay now).
May 19, 2026 @ 4:57pm (America/Chicago)
May 19, 2026
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May 14, 2026 @ 3:35pm (America/Chicago)
May 14, 2026
 reporter Overgrown along the Creek with standing water where drainage ditch crosses trail tread west of GP&L power line
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Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
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      Loop 4 | RCP Full Trail, Mountain Biking
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      4:41 | 97 | Oct 21, 2022 , Garland

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is RCP Loop 4 located?
      RCP Loop 4 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 32.91393, -96.59329.
      ▼ How hard is RCP Loop 4?
      RCP Loop 4 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for RCP Loop 4?
      RCP Loop 4 has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 440 ft to 447 ft.
      ▼ Is RCP Loop 4 a point to point trail?
      RCP Loop 4 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is RCP Loop 4?
      RCP Loop 4 is 3,510 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on RCP Loop 4?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on RCP Loop 4. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride RCP Loop 4?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride RCP Loop 4 are:
      • July (114 activities)
      • August (100 activities)
      • September (88 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access RCP Loop 4? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to RCP Loop 4 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride RCP Loop 4?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride RCP Loop 4. The trail is 3,510 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is RCP Loop 4?
      RCP Loop 4 is a very popular trail. There have been 3,528 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,063 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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