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2.8 miles
Distance
283 ft
Climb
-273 ft
Descent
423 ft
High Point
10 ft
Altitude change
263 ft
Altitude min
384 ft
Altitude start
394 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
16.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,199 ft
Distance flat

Sycamore Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    William B. Umstead State Park
    Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #6255 in Hiking [+]
    • #18743 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #40 in Hiking · North Carolina [+]
    • #208 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Sycamore Loop is a 3 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Raleigh North Carolina. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sycamore Loop located?
      Sycamore Loop is located in William B. Umstead State Park, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the William B. Umstead State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.86123, -78.7513.
      ▼ How hard is Sycamore Loop?
      Sycamore Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sycamore Loop?
      Sycamore Loop has 283 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 273 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 263 ft to 423 ft.
      ▼ Is Sycamore Loop a point to point trail?
      Sycamore Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sycamore Loop?
      Sycamore Loop is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sycamore Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sycamore Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Sycamore Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Sycamore Loop are:
      • February (3 activities)
      • March (3 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sycamore Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sycamore Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Sycamore Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 3 minutes to hike Sycamore Loop. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sycamore Loop?
      Sycamore Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 290 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 294 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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