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1,473 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
1,968 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,946 ft
Altitude min
1,948 ft
Altitude start
1,946 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-15.1%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
705 ft
Distance climb
446 ft
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat

Shield Mini Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beacon Hill
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #418841 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #307613 in Trail Running
    • #135449 in Hiking
    • #67573 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #6,120 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #7,452 in Trail Running
    • #4,542 in Hiking
    • #1,082 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Short loop around the climbing rock.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shield Mini Loop located?
      Shield Mini Loop is located in Beacon Hill, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beacon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.68702, -117.32805.
      ▼ How hard is Shield Mini Loop?
      Shield Mini Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shield Mini Loop?
      Shield Mini Loop has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,946 ft to 1,968 ft.
      ▼ Is Shield Mini Loop a point to point trail?
      Shield Mini Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shield Mini Loop?
      Shield Mini Loop is 1,473 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shield Mini Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shield Mini Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shield Mini Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shield Mini Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Shield Mini Loop?
      Shield Mini Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 8 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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