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2,685 ft
Distance
183 ft
Climb
-183 ft
Descent
00:02:58
Avg time
1,189 ft
Altitude min
1,273 ft
Altitude max
1,224 ft
Altitude start
1,224 ft
Altitude end
-41.727%
Grade max
31.04%
Grade min
1,271 ft
Distance climb
1,205 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:02:58
Avg time

Short Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pleasant Ridge County Park
    Slater-Marietta, South Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44000 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107214 in Trail Running
    • #94005 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #63 in Mountain Biking · South Carolina [+]
    • #188 in Trail Running
    • #188 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Greenville County

New loop off the JFA @ Pleasant Ridge. Bikes CCW, hikers CW.

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 437 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Short Loop located?
      Short Loop is located in Pleasant Ridge County Park, Slater-Marietta, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the Pleasant Ridge County Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.09308, -82.484.
      ▼ How hard is Short Loop?
      Short Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Loop?
      Short Loop has 183 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,189 ft to 1,273 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 2,685 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Short Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Short Loop are:
      • May (24 activities)
      • September (24 activities)
      • March (22 activities)
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      ▼ 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 2,685 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 3,377 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,962 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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