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The most challenging loop in Lake Norman State Park.


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Map Key

7.4

Miles

11.9

KM

Singletrack

861' 262 m

High

761' 232 m

Low

593' 181 m

Up

598' 182 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Like all of the trails in LNSP, this loop reverses direction every year. Watch the signs at the beginning of each loop.

Description

The Laurel Loop is by far the longest and most challenging loop in LNSP. Although there's nothing tremendously technical about the trail, there are several fairly very short, steep pieces that can slow you down and may need to be hiked by a beginner.

Laurel offers some very nice and fast sections, a couple of which were designed around a gully and feature several fun bermed corners. There are also many tight sections that require finesse and a little body english when approached at speed.

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Logan Watts

Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 26 votes

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  3.8 from 26 votes
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#1,758

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Photos

A gully run on Laurel.
Jun 15, 2013 near Troutman, NC
On Laurel Loop.
Jun 15, 2013 near Troutman, NC
Nice flow to a spring crossing on laurel.
Jun 17, 2013 near Troutman, NC
One of many obstacles.
Jul 16, 2021 near Troutman, NC
A little bit of a squeeze.
Jul 31, 2021 near Troutman, NC
A rock skinny.
Jul 31, 2021 near Troutman, NC
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Check-Ins

Sep 2, 2023
Bryce Wheeler
Completed Hawks Loop, Hicks Creek & all of Laurel Loop. 12mi — 2h 36m
Jul 16, 2022
Kathleen Gamba Leonard
intermediate with a couple advanced features. some steep downhills with roots and rocks. there are a couple tough uphilld. 9mi
May 31, 2022
Brandon P
Jan 14, 2022
Brandon P
7.4mi
Aug 29, 2021
Joe Pay
Aug 5, 2021
Brandon P
8mi
Jul 16, 2021
Brandon P
7.4mi
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