Loop D Loop

Loop D Loop is a short mountain biking route in Memorial Park, Pennsylvania, sitting at about 1,254 feet. It's a back-loaded out-and-back that gains about 11 feet on the way up and loses the same on the way back, with a high point of 1,271 feet, making it a nearly flat ride. The route is a little under half a mile long, and the steepest stretch comes early, around 0.09 miles in, with a grade of about 4 percent. The rest of the climb is gentle, so it works well as a quick stop or a warm-up before moving on to other trails in the area. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Slippery Rock run highs of about 69°F in May and 74°F in September. Summer is warmer, with July highs near 81°F, while winter is cold, with January highs around 33°F. Several other mountain biking routes lie within a tenth of a mile, including Everst, Side Winder and Twister. Enchanted Forest is about 0.2 miles away, and the Neshannock Creek Trail is roughly 8.6 miles off for hikers.