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3,957 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:02:14
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
441 ft
Altitude min
453 ft
Altitude max
451 ft
Altitude start
449 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
571 ft
Distance climb
502 ft
Distance down
2,881 ft
Distance flat
00:02:14
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RCP Loop 9 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rowlett Creek Preserve
    Garland, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97492 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29947 in Trail Running
    • #46711 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Loop 9 starts with a flat out sprint along the edge of a hay field. It's straight. It's flat. It's as fast as you can pedal. You could also wheelie the full length of it, or stop and admire the spring flowers. The creek side of the loop weaves and bobs, jukes and jives a bit more, so don't zone out. You'll need to stay focused and think a little . Speaking of little thought, be sure to admire the artistic talents of ne'er-do-wells under the Firewheel Parkway bridge.

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May 19, 2026 @ 4:57pm (America/Chicago)
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May 4, 2026
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        Directions to rcp-loop-9 trailhead (32.931220, -96.593280)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About RCP Loop 9

        ▼ Where is RCP Loop 9 located?
        RCP Loop 9 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 32.93122, -96.59328.
        ▼ How hard is RCP Loop 9?
        RCP Loop 9 is rated as Green difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for RCP Loop 9?
        RCP Loop 9 has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 441 ft to 453 ft.
        ▼ Is RCP Loop 9 a point to point trail?
        Yes, RCP Loop 9 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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