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1.6 miles
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:08:24
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
437 ft
Altitude min
449 ft
Altitude max
444 ft
Altitude start
446 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
486 ft
Distance climb
344 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:08:24
Avg time

RCP Loop 5 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
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48847 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46040 in Trail Running
    • #87077 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

RCP Loop 5 sends you under the bridge and onto the other side of the tracks. This loop starts off with a pedal through some water that flows over a cement embankment. Not a lot of agua and not a big deal except that it's straight dookie water. Keep your mouth closed! You'll spin along the creek before heading for tree cover. The singletrack is fairly flat with a couple of sand pits and gravel spots. You may be able to avoid the snakes, but there's no escaping the stench. The smell is courtesy of the water treatment facility. When you reach the old road, you'll pedal it for a moment before rejoining the single track (on your left, just past the old bridge). If Loop 5 and 6 are closed, there will be a sign and/or blockade to alert you just before the tracks. Don't worry, RCP Loop 5a will get you heading back to the parking lot.

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RCP Loop 5 Trail Reports

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Aug 25, 2026 @ 3:34pm (America/Chicago)
Aug 25, 2026
 reporter Loop5 is now open with yellow condition due to small area of overgrown weeds just north of water treatment plant and railroad trestle
Jul 23, 2026 @ 11:44am (America/Chicago)
Jul 23, 2026
 reporter CLOSED south of railroad tracks - loops5&6
Jul 2, 2026 @ 1:54pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 2, 2026
 reporter CLOSED south of Railroad tracks - loops5&6
May 19, 2026 @ 4:57pm (America/Chicago)
May 19, 2026
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May 14, 2026 @ 3:31pm (America/Chicago)
May 14, 2026
 reporter CLOSED south of railroad track - both loops5&6
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is RCP Loop 5 located?
        RCP Loop 5 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 32.91008, -96.59348.
        ▼ How hard is RCP Loop 5?
        RCP Loop 5 is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for RCP Loop 5?
        RCP Loop 5 has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 437 ft to 449 ft.
        ▼ Is RCP Loop 5 a point to point trail?
        Yes, RCP Loop 5 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is RCP Loop 5?
        RCP Loop 5 is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on RCP Loop 5?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on RCP Loop 5. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride RCP Loop 5?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride RCP Loop 5 are:
        • October (46 activities)
        • September (43 activities)
        • August (40 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access RCP Loop 5? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to RCP Loop 5 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride RCP Loop 5?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride RCP Loop 5. The trail is 1.6 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 5?
        RCP Loop 5 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,670 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,792 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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