more stats
2,139 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-187 ft
Descent
00:03:07
Avg time
-184 ft
Altitude change
968 ft
Altitude min
1,154 ft
Altitude max
1,152 ft
Altitude start
968 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-21%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
102 ft
Distance climb
1,798 ft
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
00:03:07
Avg time

Short Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mohican State Park
    Loudonville, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94376 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #330317 in Trail Running
    • #127841 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #288 in Mountain Biking · Ohio [+]
    • #2,889 in Trail Running
    • #1,041 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Ohio State Parks

Take the short loop from the Mohican MTB (Picnic Table as a Landmark) trail down to the campground or continue on by merging left back onto the end of the main Mohican MTB Trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 185 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Short Loop Trail Reports

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Oct 9, 2026 @ 6:47pm (America/New_York)
Oct 9, 2026
reporter Enjoy fall riding!
Sep 20, 2026 @ 2:51pm (America/New_York)
Sep 20, 2026
reporter Some muddy or wet areas; generally passable.
Sep 8, 2026 @ 7:59pm (America/New_York)
Sep 8, 2026
reporter Happy riding!
Aug 17, 2026 @ 7:59pm (America/New_York)
Aug 17, 2026
reporter Recent rainfall has created some muddy areas along the trail.
Jul 23, 2026 @ 1:34pm (America/New_York)
Jul 23, 2026
reporter Happy riding!
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Status:
on Oct 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Short Loop located?
      Short Loop is located in Mohican State Park, Loudonville, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Mohican State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.61666, -82.27349.
      ▼ How hard is Short Loop?
      Short Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Loop?
      Short Loop has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 187 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 968 ft to 1,154 ft.
      ▼ Is Short Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Short Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Short Loop?
      Short Loop is 2,139 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Short Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Short Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Short Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Short Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Short Loop. The trail is 2,139 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Short Loop?
      Short Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 925 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 968 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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