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2.0 miles
Distance
99 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:11:39
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
180 ft
Altitude min
247 ft
Altitude max
195 ft
Altitude start
200 ft
Altitude end
-12.6%
Grade max
8.8%
Grade min
4,150 ft
Distance climb
4,301 ft
Distance down
2,323 ft
Distance flat
00:11:39
Avg time
Salamander Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWilliamson Preserve
Raleigh, North Carolina -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerTriangle Land Conservancy
Thursday, Friday, Saturday bikes turn right. Sunday-Wednesday bikes turn left
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 68 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
All
- 399 rides
- Last: Jun 2, 2026
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Directions to salamander-loop trailhead
(35.704740, -78.453640)
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- Connector 5,157 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salamander Loop
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Where is Salamander Loop located?
Salamander Loop is located in Williamson Preserve, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Williamson Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.70474, -78.45364.
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How hard is Salamander Loop?
Salamander Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Salamander Loop?
Salamander Loop has 99 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 180 ft to 247 ft.
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Is Salamander Loop a point to point trail?
Salamander Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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