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Lyle's Loop

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 4.6 (10)
  1. Areas
  2. KS
  3. …Southeastern Kansas
  4. …Arkansas City
  5. Camp Horizon
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“Lyle's Loop has several technical rocky sections but is mostly an intermediate trail. ”

Andy Cramb
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3.4

Miles

5.5

KM
Singletrack

1,235' 376 m

High

1,113' 339 m

Low

266' 81 m

Up

279' 85 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

The drop-in is intimidating as well as one rocky switchback; learning the trail by following an experienced rider who can teach you the line is a great way to ride this trail. 50% of this loop is in the trees with nice shade.

Contacts

Local Club: Kansas Singletrack Society

Jun 16, 2025: El Dorado Workdays July 12-13

Jun 16, 2025: Protected: Volunteerism

Land Manager: Horizon Camp and Retreat Center

Shared By:

Andy Cramb with improvements by John Rankin
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Trail Ratings

  4.6 from 10 votes

#2

in Camp Horizon

#2352

Overall
  4.6 from 10 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Camp Horizon

#15

in Kansas

#2,352

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Another great technical feature
Jun 6, 2015 near Arkansa…, KS
Fun stuff
Jun 6, 2015 near Arkansa…, KS
Lyle's Loop at Camp Horizon
Nov 10, 2023 near Arkansa…, KS
The rocky climbs are a challenge.
Oct 20, 2018 near Arkansa…, KS

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All Clear 23 days ago
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Check-Ins

Jun 5, 2025
Erik Mallory
closed for a few days due to flooding
Dec 4, 2024
Tim M
Some tree fall, but overall the trail is good to go, definitely a must do system in Kansas! 17.2mi — 2h 25m
Dec 13, 2022
Jeffrey Borg
12mi — 1h 36m
May 30, 2022
Jennifer Rhodes
Jun 9, 2018
Matt Hoffman
Nov 17, 2017
Greg S
Leaf covered but dry - 11/17
Dec 30, 2016
Luke Knoll
All clear

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