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1.9 miles
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-84 ft
Descent
00:13:56
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
509 ft
Altitude min
558 ft
Altitude max
558 ft
Altitude start
558 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
3,091 ft
Distance climb
3,248 ft
Distance down
3,455 ft
Distance flat
00:13:56
Avg time

Safari Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sister Grove Park
    McKinney, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #9494 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32526 in E-Biking
    • #28721 in Trail Running
    • #33463 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Safari Loop is a highly rated 2 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near McKinney Texas. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 82 ft blue climb. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
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  • 16 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 307 rides
  • Last: Aug 12, 2026
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        Directions to safari-loop trailhead (33.181730, -96.448540)

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        11:40 | 301 | Oct 28, 2022 , McKinney

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        7 miles 423 ft 4
        Sister Grove - All Loops in Order - 7mi

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Safari Loop

        Where is Safari Loop located?
        Safari Loop is located in Sister Grove Park, McKinney, Texas, United States. It is part of the Sister Grove Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.18173, -96.44854.
        How hard is Safari Loop?
        Safari Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Safari Loop?
        Safari Loop has 82 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 84 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 509 ft to 558 ft.
        Is Safari Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Safari Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Safari Loop?
        Safari Loop is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Safari Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Safari Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Safari Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Safari Loop are:
        • July (72 activities)
        • September (54 activities)
        • April (33 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Safari Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Safari Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Safari Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Safari Loop. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Safari Loop?
        Safari Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,588 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,342 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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