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3,973 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:03:05
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
442 ft
Altitude min
453 ft
Altitude max
451 ft
Altitude start
449 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade max
8.1%
Grade min
417 ft
Distance climb
515 ft
Distance down
2,818 ft
Distance flat
00:03:05
Avg time

RCP Loop 8 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rowlett Creek Preserve
    Garland, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75370 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16286 in Trail Running
    • #80887 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Loop 8...get used to hugging a field followed by a jaunt along the creek. Loop 8 starts with a twist through the trees before throwing you out to the field. The creekside spin has a couple of whoop-de-doos. What's a whoop-dee-doo? In this context, it's a term for a something that isn't quite a climb, followed by something that isn't quite a descent. Ultimately, it doesn't matter. You should be riding, not reading a skimpy loop description.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 157 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 1,529 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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RCP Loop 8 Trail Reports

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Aug 4, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Chicago)
Aug 4, 2026
 reporter Storm Water work by COG finished
Jul 23, 2026 @ 11:52am (America/Chicago)
Jul 23, 2026
 reporter Garland Storm Water is working to remove deadfall from Toyah Creek - COG equipment may be blocking trail
Jul 13, 2026 @ 7:27am (America/Chicago)
Jul 13, 2026
 reporter
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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on Aug 4, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4:51 | 290 | Oct 21, 2022 , Garland

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is RCP Loop 8 located?
      RCP Loop 8 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 32.928, -96.59333.
      ▼ How hard is RCP Loop 8?
      RCP Loop 8 is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for RCP Loop 8?
      RCP Loop 8 has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 442 ft to 453 ft.
      ▼ Is RCP Loop 8 a point to point trail?
      Yes, RCP Loop 8 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is RCP Loop 8?
      RCP Loop 8 is 3,973 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on RCP Loop 8?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on RCP Loop 8. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access RCP Loop 8? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to RCP Loop 8 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride RCP Loop 8?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride RCP Loop 8. The trail is 3,973 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 8?
      RCP Loop 8 is a very popular trail. There have been 4,792 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,844 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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