more stats
3.4 miles
Distance
201 ft
Climb
-206 ft
Descent
00:27:36
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
774 ft
Altitude min
864 ft
Altitude max
864 ft
Altitude start
860 ft
Altitude end
-16.9%
Grade max
12.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,215 ft
Distance flat
00:27:36
Avg time

Wildlife Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Norman State Park
    Troutman, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74215 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6873 in E-Biking
    • #130517 in Trail Running
    • #123614 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lake-norman-state-park

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AI Generated Description

Wildlife Loop is a highly rated 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Troutman North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 201 ft green climb. On average it takes 27 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 33 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 333 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Wildlife Loop Trail Reports

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Nov 27, 2025 @ 9:46am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Nov 27, 2025
 This trail has some great flowy sections! There was a single tree down that can be walked over or ridden; chain ring will hit.
Jun 21, 2025 @ 5:33pm
Jun 21, 2025
 A couple trees down
Jan 29, 2025 @ 2:41pm
Jan 29, 2025
 Riding fast
Mar 30, 2024 @ 6:54am
Mar 30, 2024
Dec 29, 2022 @ 6:00am
Dec 29, 2022
 Wildlife loop was generally in very good condition, with occasional wet/muddy spots and some slick roots on the climbs out of the drainages.
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Status:
on Nov 27, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      jbfiets
      Mostly very smooth and fast, like Monbo loop. There is a few jump opportunities which bumps up the trail rating. A few spots that are slow to drain. Otherwise, well designed and well maintained.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wildlife Loop located?
      Wildlife Loop is located in Lake Norman State Park, Troutman, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Lake Norman State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.66458, -80.92434.
      ▼ How hard is Wildlife Loop?
      Wildlife Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wildlife Loop?
      Wildlife Loop has 201 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 206 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 774 ft to 864 ft.
      ▼ Is Wildlife Loop a point to point trail?
      Wildlife Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wildlife Loop?
      Wildlife Loop is 3.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wildlife Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wildlife Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Wildlife Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wildlife Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wildlife Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Wildlife Loop. The trail is 3.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wildlife Loop?
      Wildlife Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,473 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,790 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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