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1,821 ft
Distance
-2 ft
Descent
00:02:08
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
440 ft
Altitude min
444 ft
Altitude max
444 ft
Altitude start
440 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-1%
Grade max
0.5%
Grade min
98 ft
Distance climb
154 ft
Distance down
1,414 ft
Distance flat
00:02:08
Avg time
RCP Loop 5a Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRowlett Creek Preserve
Garland, Texas -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne Direction
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Dogs AllowedYes
Loop 5a is part short cut and part alternate route when Loops 5 and 6 are closed. It's a brief weave through the trees--roots and curves, that's it. You'll join Loop 5 just before the pile of utility poles.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 102 rides
- 23 miles avg distance
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- 633 rides
- Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Directions to rcp-loop-5a trailhead
(32.906010, -96.593510)
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Routes with this trail
9 miles • 73 ft • 12 • Loop •
Judgment Day 2026 Whole Trail Except loops 5,6,7,13,14
DORBA RCP 6 Hours 2020 Archived
10 miles • 61 ft • 20 • Loop • Race •
This is the final route for the DORBA winter endurance race at RCP on 3/8/20
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