more stats
4,911 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:07:03
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,075 ft
Altitude min
1,092 ft
Altitude max
1,085 ft
Altitude start
1,083 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-6%
Grade max
7.5%
Grade min
1,037 ft
Distance climb
1,434 ft
Distance down
2,438 ft
Distance flat
00:07:03
Avg time

Scoop the Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Evans Preserve Singletrack Trails
    Mason City, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #18555 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101322 in E-Biking
    • #396063 in Trail Running
    • #394376 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #36 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #151 in E-Biking
    • #936 in Trail Running
    • #924 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Mason City Parks

Evans Preserve was built by Rock Solid Contracting in 2024. It features two hubs that have progressive jump lines as well as an inner and outer loop.

Tags
Jumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Scoop the Loop Trail Reports

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Oct 13, 2026 @ 11:32am (America/Chicago)
Oct 13, 2026
Jun 20, 2026 @ 11:38am (America/Chicago)
Jun 20, 2026
Tree down across trail
Apr 13, 2025 @ 9:55am
Apr 13, 2025
 reporter Open for Season
Oct 31, 2024 @ 6:19am
Oct 31, 2024
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on Oct 13, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Tree down NE corner between the two water areas.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scoop the Loop located?
      Scoop the Loop is located in Evans Preserve Singletrack Trails, Mason City, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Evans Preserve Singletrack Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.15688, -93.17797.
      ▼ How hard is Scoop the Loop?
      Scoop the Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scoop the Loop?
      Scoop the Loop has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,075 ft to 1,092 ft.
      ▼ Is Scoop the Loop a point to point trail?
      Scoop the Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scoop the Loop?
      Scoop the Loop is 4,911 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scoop the Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scoop the Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Scoop the Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Scoop the Loop are:
      • October (4 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Scoop the Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scoop the Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scoop the Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Scoop the Loop. The trail is 4,911 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scoop the Loop?
      Scoop the Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 69 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 115 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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