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2.9 miles
Distance
299 ft
Climb
-265 ft
Descent
00:24:03
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
775 ft
Altitude min
913 ft
Altitude max
863 ft
Altitude start
899 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
24.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,825 ft
Distance flat
00:24:03
Avg time

Red Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Central SWU Trails
    Central, South Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79283 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #342677 in Trail Running
    • #356840 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #113 in Mountain Biking · South Carolina [+]
    • #564 in Trail Running
    • #647 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Direction depends on even or odd days

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 175 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Red Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 21, 2025 @ 9:32am
Aug 21, 2025
 Trail was in excellent shape with some little muddy spots and some slippery spots due to lots of recent rain. There is a downed tree which could...
Mar 29, 2025 @ 2:07pm
Mar 29, 2025
May 13, 2024 @ 12:42pm
May 13, 2024
Apr 15, 2024 @ 1:56pm
Apr 15, 2024
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Apr 15, 2024 @ 1:44pm
Apr 15, 2024
 Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
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Status:
on Aug 21, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5 Ratings
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      4 ★ 60%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      adamB1pUYF
      For a beginner the red loop has some spots where I had trouble slowing down enough and crashed a couple times. Just a heads up for my fellow newbs
      TimothyX6yKz8
      The Red Loop can get muddy. Dry if hasn't rain in around 3 days (especially in Winter months).

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Loop located?
      Red Loop is located in Central SWU Trails, Central, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the Central SWU Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.71898, -82.75938.
      ▼ How hard is Red Loop?
      Red Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Loop?
      Red Loop has 299 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 265 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 775 ft to 913 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Loop a point to point trail?
      Red Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Loop?
      Red Loop is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Red Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Red Loop. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Loop?
      Red Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 872 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,200 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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