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3,169 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:04:37
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
5 ft
Altitude min
21 ft
Altitude max
14 ft
Altitude start
14 ft
Altitude end
0.01%
Grade
-8.559%
Grade max
7.595%
Grade min
1,143 ft
Distance climb
1,064 ft
Distance down
897 ft
Distance flat
00:04:37
Avg time

Root Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Camp Murphy
    Hobe Sound, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #101156 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Ladder Bridge, Other

The outermost loop, yet unburned but half-exposed and so it still has a natural surface but some sandy portions. Also, as the name implies, it has sections with a lot of palmetto roots for some grueling xc tech challenge.

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        Directions to root-loop trailhead (26.992235, -80.103001)

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        Root Loop Trail, Camp Murphy, Jonathan...
        5:43 | 28 | Oct 7, 2025 , Hobe Sound

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Root Loop

        ▼ Where is Root Loop located?
        Root Loop is located in Camp Murphy, Hobe Sound, Florida, United States. It is part of the Camp Murphy trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 26.99224, -80.103.
        ▼ How hard is Root Loop?
        Root Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.01%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Loop?
        Root Loop has 43 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5 ft to 21 ft.
        ▼ Is Root Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Root Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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