Mountain biker on swirly dirt path
Bike TRail
LITTLE
SUGAR

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The 14+ trails and connectors include the Tunnel Vision Loop, Land Line and Down Under Loop for intermediate level riders, the Tweety Bird Loop for beginners, and several black diamond routes for advanced.

TRAIL INFO

Ways To Ride

Back 40 Loop

The outer loop of the Back 40 system is true cross-country singletrack trail that offers something for everyone, including bridges, bluffs, limestone rock gardens, lake views, meadows, a golf course crossing and sections through pine tree groves.

21.00
Miles Single track
1637
'
Accent
-1643
'
Decent
1362
'
HIGH
993
'
LOW
3% Avg Grade (2°) / 15% Max Grade (8°)
AVERAGE GRADE
Intermediate
DIFFICULTY

Flo-Ride

The northern part of this multi-section trail features short climbs and steep descents, with plentiful rollers and bermed switchbacks – a favorite among mountain bikers. The one-way downhill only section begins at York Drive (north to south), and is about a mile total, ending at the Lake Ann trailhead. NOTE: One-way from York to Castleford, north to south – hikers beware of downhill bikers.

2.17
Miles Single track
222
'
Accent
-358
'
Decent
1316
'
HIGH
1066
'
LOW
4% Avg Grade (2°) / 13% Max Grade (8°)
AVERAGE GRADE
Intermediate
DIFFICULTY

Lookout

One of the more technical sections in the Back 40 system, this trail consists of rugged rock sections, overhanging bluffs, and narrow, technical trail for about one-half mile. Watch your head as you duck to traverse beneath the overhanging limestone bluffs.

0.35
Miles Single track
'
Accent
'
Decent
'
HIGH
'
LOW
Elevation Change: 130 ft.
AVERAGE GRADE
Expert/Advanced
DIFFICULTY

Mulligan

The fun, flowy connector trail is geared more toward beginner levels, and offers a cutoff between the Back 40 Loop trail on the far east side of the system and the Rago trail. The section winds along Commonwealth road, and terminates on the west end at the Metfield Clubhouse.

0.93
Miles Single track
'
Accent
'
Decent
'
HIGH
'
LOW
Elevation Change: 94 ft.
AVERAGE GRADE
Beginner
DIFFICULTY

Pinyon Creek

This trail connects the Back 40 Loop and the Ledges with varied terrain for everyone, minus steep or extended climbs or descents. Trail features include limestone slab, creek crossings, berms and switchback sections, with the opportunity to take a short detour to the top of Lake Brittany via the intersection with the Brittany Dam trail.

2.08
Miles Single track
133
'
Accent
-209
'
Decent
1.177
'
HIGH
1.057
'
LOW
3% Avg Grade (2°) / 24% Max Grade (14°)
AVERAGE GRADE
Intermediate
DIFFICULTY

Rago

This Back 40 Loop connector trail features an easy grade climb/descent on the eastern section and a sharper, long and steep grade on the western section, fro the fire station to the creek bed below. The Metfield Skills park sits along the Rago trail, east of the fire station.

2.96
Miles Single track
172
'
Accent
-270
'
Decent
1.313
'
HIGH
1.123
'
LOW
3% Avg Grade (2°) / 8% Max Grade (5°)
AVERAGE GRADE
Intermediate
DIFFICULTY

SBAT

If traveled north to south, SBAT offers a long descent to the valley floor with flowing section so f trail, after a short climb across Hwy. 340 to Bedford Lane.

2.33
Miles Single track
197
'
Accent
-270
'
Decent
1.283
'
HIGH
1078
'
LOW
4% Avg Grade (2°) / 13% Max Grade (7°)
AVERAGE GRADE
Intermediate
DIFFICULTY

Summit School

Labeled difficult only for its steep grades, this trail features an up-one-side-down-the-other design from both directions, with the section north from the peak at Sandhurst Drive about twice as long as the section south. The section south of Sandhurst is especially steep, winding and narrow for a short distance.

1.40
Miles Single track
153
'
Accent
-139
'
Decent
1.228
'
HIGH
1.087
'
LOW
4% Avg Grade (2°) / 12% Max Grade (7°)
AVERAGE GRADE
Expert/Advanced
DIFFICULTY

Taylor Homestead

This connector trail has mild ascents on both ends, with the shorter west end climb steeper than the more gradual east end incline. The trail consists of a gravel base and rocky, loose soil in some sections. At the top, the trail exits the canopy and enters an open field, then enters the canopy again after about a mile traverse.

1.71
Miles Single track
192
'
Accent
-160
'
Decent
1.345
'
HIGH
1.154
'
LOW
4% Avg Grade (2°) / 7% Max Grade (4°)
AVERAGE GRADE
Intermediate
DIFFICULTY

The Ledges

A trail offering a deep-woods feel with technical rock ledges and narrow spaces for about one mile between sections of gradual climbs and descents.

2.94
Miles Single track
304
'
Accent
-94
'
Decent
1.329
'
HIGH
1.12
'
LOW
3% Avg Grade (1°) / 12% Max Grade (7°)
AVERAGE GRADE
Expert/Advanced
DIFFICULTY

What the Chuck

Short – less than 500 feet – but rated difficult for gnarly technicality. This alternate trail, parallel to Pinyon Creek, follows a creek bed and is almost entirely rock surface.

0.10
Miles Single track
'
Accent
'
Decent
'
HIGH
'
LOW
Elevation Change: 45 ft.
AVERAGE GRADE
Expert/Advanced
DIFFICULTY
Subtrails

Down Under Loop

Pick either direction and ride the rolling trails. Feel like that wasn’t enough? Add on the Tunnel Vision and Land Line loop for extended play. The Down Under trail is a 4.5 mile loop with vertical climbs and long sweeping descents. This trail is easily accessed by the parking area off of Cedar Crest Drive. The Down Under Loop is well groomed but rated for the intermediate rider.

5
Miles Single track
692
'
Accent
-693
'
Decent
1.321
'
HIGH
1.098
'
LOW
5% Avg Grade (3°) / 19% Max Grade (11°)
AVERAGE GRADE
Intermediate
DIFFICULTY

Landline Trail

A 2.11 mile intermediate trail that connects with the 25 mi Tunnel Vision Loop and the 2.0 mi Tweety Bird Loop to extend your ride.

Miles Single track
'
Accent
'
Decent
'
HIGH
'
LOW
AVERAGE GRADE
DIFFICULTY

Tunnel Vision Loop

A 25 mile loop of intermediate riding includes sweeping rides, scenic views and not surprisingly, a tunnel. Lots of climbing is rewarded with epic fast downhill runs. Connects with Down Under Loop to extend your ride. Multiple parking areas along the trail for convenience and easy access.

25
Miles Single track
2.571
'
Accent
-2.526
'
Decent
'
HIGH
'
LOW
AVERAGE GRADE
Intermediate
DIFFICULTY

Tweety Bird Loop

The approximately 2 mile Tweedy Bird loop is the easiest ride of the Little Sugar Trail System. Well groomed and extra wide trails are perfect for the beginning mountain biker. This trail is super easy and rolls along the natural contour of the land, with not much climbing or descending. Bring the family and enjoy the ride!

2
Miles Single track
115
'
Accent
-114
'
Decent
1.147
'
HIGH
1.071
'
LOW
3% Avg Grade (1°) / 10% Max Grade (6°)
AVERAGE GRADE
Easy
DIFFICULTY
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