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1.1 miles
Distance
193 ft
Climb
-188 ft
Descent
00:18:41
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
1,956 ft
Altitude min
2,091 ft
Altitude max
2,045 ft
Altitude start
2,051 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-20.5%
Grade max
22.2%
Grade min
3,041 ft
Distance climb
2,677 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:18:41
Avg time
Yellow Loop Details
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Riding AreaRichmond Hill
Asheville, North Carolina -
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
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- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerAsheville City
The main route through Richmond Hill. It forms a loop. More difficult than the Blue trail, but still moderate. Twisty.
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- 7.5 km avg distance
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- Last: Jun 29, 2026
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(35.617420, -82.592900)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow Loop
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Where is Yellow Loop located?
Yellow Loop is located in Richmond Hill, Asheville, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Richmond Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.61742, -82.5929.
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How hard is Yellow Loop?
Yellow Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Yellow Loop?
Yellow Loop has 59 m of elevation gain. The trail has 57 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 596 m to 637 m.
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Is Yellow Loop a point to point trail?
Yellow Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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