more stats
3,169 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:04:41
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
00:04:41
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
    #96450 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #665 in Mountain Biking · Florida
  • 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.

Tags
DropsSandySkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 52 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 508 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Status:
on Aug 21, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Root Loop?
      Root Loop is 3,169 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Root Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Root Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Root Loop are:
      • April (40 activities)
      • March (38 activities)
      • February (30 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Root Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Root Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Root Loop. The trail is 3,169 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Root Loop?
      Root Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,084 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,430 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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