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2.0 miles
Distance
235 ft
Climb
-233 ft
Descent
00:15:29
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
282 ft
Altitude min
349 ft
Altitude max
328 ft
Altitude start
329 ft
Altitude end
0.012%
Grade
-14.604%
Grade max
11.516%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
5,245 ft
Distance down
104 ft
Distance flat
00:15:29
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West Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beaverdam State Recreation Area
    Wake Forest, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #99299 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137731 in Trail Running
    • #37816 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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West Loop is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Wake Forest North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 41 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 308 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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        Directions to west-loop-39667 trailhead (36.046290, -78.685690)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About West Loop

        ▼ Where is West Loop located?
        West Loop is located in Beaverdam State Recreation Area, Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Beaverdam State Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.04629, -78.68569.
        ▼ How hard is West Loop?
        West Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.012%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for West Loop?
        West Loop has 235 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 233 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 282 ft to 349 ft.
        ▼ Is West Loop a point to point trail?
        West Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is West Loop?
        West Loop is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on West Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on West Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride West Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride West Loop are:
        • July (25 activities)
        • October (21 activities)
        • September (20 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access West Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to West Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride West Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride West Loop. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is West Loop?
        West Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,870 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,951 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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