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1.8 miles
Distance
397 ft
Climb
-383 ft
Descent
00:17:38
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
532 ft
Altitude min
638 ft
Altitude max
532 ft
Altitude start
545 ft
Altitude end
0.147%
Grade
-27.801%
Grade max
27.395%
Grade min
4,624 ft
Distance climb
4,069 ft
Distance down
689 ft
Distance flat
00:17:38
Avg time

Twisted Bends Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Waverly
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93051 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117980 in Trail Running
    • #105677 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Twisted Bends Loop is a 2 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Louisville Kentucky. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 77 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 354 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Twisted Bends Loop located?
      Twisted Bends Loop is located in Waverly, Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Waverly trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.12862, -85.83216.
      ▼ How hard is Twisted Bends Loop?
      Twisted Bends Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.147%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Twisted Bends Loop?
      Twisted Bends Loop has 397 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 383 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 532 ft to 638 ft.
      ▼ Is Twisted Bends Loop a point to point trail?
      Twisted Bends Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Twisted Bends Loop?
      Twisted Bends Loop is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Twisted Bends Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Twisted Bends Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Twisted Bends Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Twisted Bends Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Twisted Bends Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Twisted Bends Loop. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Twisted Bends Loop?
      Twisted Bends Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,309 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,245 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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