more stats
2,644 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:07:24
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
1,240 ft
Altitude min
1,277 ft
Altitude max
1,249 ft
Altitude start
1,253 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
837 ft
Distance climb
1,184 ft
Distance down
538 ft
Distance flat
00:07:24
Avg time

Rock Garden Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Great Seal State Park
    Chillicothe, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13617 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83351 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Ohio State Parks

Very doable rock garden trail with optional steep rock drop in and big drop.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 91 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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on Sep 15, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Videos

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      Rock Garden and Shawnee Ridge | Great Seal...
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      0:31 | 448 | Oct 26, 2020 , Chillicothe
      new rock garden, drop, jump section
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      0:20 | 377 | May 4, 2009 , Chillicothe
      new rock garden, drop, jump section
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      0:12 | 909 | May 4, 2009 , Chillicothe
      new rock garden, drop, jump section
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      0:13 | 540 | May 4, 2009 , Chillicothe

      Routes with this trail

      8
      Rocks to Supercross
      1 mile • 53 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
      Fun tech up top, followed by some nice flow
      4.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
      4 ★ 33%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rock Garden Loop located?
      Rock Garden Loop is located in Great Seal State Park, Chillicothe, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Great Seal State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.37366, -82.93426.
      ▼ How hard is Rock Garden Loop?
      Rock Garden Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rock Garden Loop?
      Rock Garden Loop has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,240 ft to 1,277 ft.
      ▼ Is Rock Garden Loop a point to point trail?
      Rock Garden Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rock Garden Loop?
      Rock Garden Loop is 2,644 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rock Garden Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rock Garden Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rock Garden Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rock Garden Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rock Garden Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Rock Garden Loop. The trail is 2,644 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rock Garden Loop?
      Rock Garden Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 736 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 802 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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