Leopard's Loop

Leopard's Loop is a nice, flowy run, with a long, narrow wooden meandering bridge being the main attraction.

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance: 749 m
Ascent: 15 m
Descent: 15 m

Low Point: 367 m
High Point: 382 m
Gradient: 3˚

Description

Photo from Leopard's Loop — Photo: Bob Robinson

Difficulty

Difficult

Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.

Extreme Exposure

Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.

Remoteness

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

Features

Equipment required

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