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4,364 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
00:08:08
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
631 ft
Altitude min
674 ft
Altitude max
634 ft
Altitude start
636 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
15.6%
Grade min
1,175 ft
Distance climb
1,234 ft
Distance down
1,657 ft
Distance flat
00:08:08
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Tech Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ballantyne District Park
    Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95342 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119899 in Trail Running
    • #316544 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Mecklenburg County - Park and Recreation

Berms, berms, and more berms... and some roots.

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May 31, 2025 @ 8:30am
May 31, 2025
 Trail is fun and it is in good shape.
Jul 31, 2024 @ 11:06am
Jul 31, 2024
 Think it’s some of the best conditions I’ve seen this year
Jul 10, 2024 @ 11:32am
Jul 10, 2024
 Lots of exposed roots, debris in the trough of banked turns, trails crisscrossed with little to no direction, trail is minimally maintained at...
Mar 27, 2022 @ 7:17am
Mar 27, 2022
Oct 17, 2021 @ 1:31pm
Oct 17, 2021
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Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
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        Directions to tech-loop-194224 trailhead (35.039470, -80.824130)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tech Loop

        ▼ Where is Tech Loop located?
        Tech Loop is located in Ballantyne District Park, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Ballantyne District Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.03947, -80.82413.
        ▼ How hard is Tech Loop?
        Tech Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tech Loop?
        Tech Loop has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 631 ft to 674 ft.
        ▼ Is Tech Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Tech Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Tech Loop?
        Tech Loop is 4,364 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tech Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Tech Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tech Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tech Loop are:
        • August (16 activities)
        • July (16 activities)
        • June (14 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Tech Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tech Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Tech Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Tech Loop. The trail is 4,364 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Tech Loop?
        Tech Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 853 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,151 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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