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3.2 miles
Distance
360 ft
Climb
-367 ft
Descent
00:23:54
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
6,760 ft
Altitude min
6,958 ft
Altitude max
6,769 ft
Altitude start
6,762 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-20.1%
Grade max
24.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:23:54
Avg time

School Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Maple Hill Trail System
    Big Bear City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60568 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20565 in Trail Running
    • #50521 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Bear Valley USD Education Foundation

This is a new trail on a new trail system in progress of being built to support the local school and community. School Loop (aka High School Loop on planning documents) is one of three different loop trails nestled in between local neighborhoods and Pebble Plains. It is a new trail system that is good for novice riders and includes fun flow and playful features. It is intended for use by runners, cyclists and commuters.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About School Loop

        ▼ Where is School Loop located?
        School Loop is located in Maple Hill Trail System, Big Bear City, California, United States. It is part of the Maple Hill Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.26069, -116.8309.
        ▼ How hard is School Loop?
        School Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for School Loop?
        School Loop has 360 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 367 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,760 ft to 6,958 ft.
        ▼ Is School Loop a point to point trail?
        School Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is School Loop?
        School Loop is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on School Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on School Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride School Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride School Loop are:
        • December (7 activities)
        • May (7 activities)
        • July (6 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access School Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to School Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride School Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to ride School Loop. The trail is 3.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is School Loop?
        School Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 330 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 369 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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