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Fletcher Linney
15 days ago
★★★★★
Perfect
Shagbark loop is definitely the best trail at OEC with a fast downhill and two nice gap jumps with some rollers and doubles. I would rate it some where along the lines of a blue or a black.
Shagbark Loop
Chapel Hill · North Carolina
0.6 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
6 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
0.6 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
6 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Conditions
Clear81°
71°93°
4 mph
Gust7 mph
6:38 AM
8:01 PM
Dry
No significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
0.9 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours19% top-layer soil moisture
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Monday
a high near 88°F, little expected rain, 8% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
Shagbark Loop is a 0.6-mile mountain bike trail near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 6 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Chapel Hill rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Chapel Hill.
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Trail Details
Surface
Dirt
Trail Reviews
Community ratings and recent trail conditions
5.0
★★★★★
1 review
Latest Condition
Prime
Perfect
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Shagbark Loop FAQ
Where is Shagbark Loop?
Shagbark Loop is a mountain bike trail near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Shagbark Loop?
Shagbark Loop is 0.6 miles long, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 6 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Shagbark Loop?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 88°F, little expected rain, 8% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Shagbark Loop?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Chapel Hill include SouthSide, Midway Fire Trail, Laurel Hill Fire Trail, Laurel Hill Fire Trail, Unknown Fire Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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