Saponi Loop Trail

Saponi Loop Trail is a mountain biking route in North Carolina, about 1.8 miles from the town of Brinkleyville. The trail is an out-and-back that covers about 6 miles round trip, with a low point of 159 feet and a high of 263 feet. The climb is gentle, with a total elevation gain of about 105 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 2.3 miles in, with a grade of about 6 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Arcola show October highs around 73°F with lows near 48°F, and April is similar at about 73°F by day and 46°F at night. Summer runs hotter, with July highs near 89°F. The trail sits among several other routes. Dam Site Loop Trail and Bear Swamp Trail / Saponi Loop Trail are both within about a quarter mile, and Weller Loop Trail is about 0.4 miles away. Paddlers can find Little Fishing Creek about 5.8 miles off.