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2.9 miles
Distance
281 ft
Climb
-276 ft
Descent
00:42:56
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
494 ft
Altitude min
613 ft
Altitude max
508 ft
Altitude start
512 ft
Altitude end
-14.8%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,064 ft
Distance flat
00:42:56
Avg time

Red Loop - Advanced Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Little River Park
    Durham, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112499 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #360986 in Trail Running
    • #156495 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #735 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #2,866 in Trail Running
    • #1,834 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Orange County Parks & Recreation/Durham County

The Red Loop at Little River is roughly 3.5 miles of singletrack with about 125 feet of elevation change that can be ridden in both directions. The climbs are gradual but a good workout and the trail is technical enough to require some skill in order to maintain good flow. There are also several optional lines which parallel the primary trail that offer greater challenges and more advanced features.

Tags
Flowy
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Loop - Advanced located?
      Red Loop - Advanced is located in Little River Park, Durham, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Little River Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.16236, -78.96391.
      ▼ How hard is Red Loop - Advanced?
      Red Loop - Advanced is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Loop - Advanced?
      Red Loop - Advanced has 281 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 276 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 494 ft to 613 ft.
      ▼ How long is Red Loop - Advanced?
      Red Loop - Advanced is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Loop - Advanced?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Loop - Advanced. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Red Loop - Advanced? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Loop - Advanced are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Loop - Advanced?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 43 minutes to ride Red Loop - Advanced. 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 - Advanced?
      Red Loop - Advanced is a very popular trail. There have been 706 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 826 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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