Near Art Loeb & North Slope Loop
Pilot Mountain on the Art Loeb Trail
Near Art Loeb & North Slope Loop
Davidson River along the Exercise Trail
Near Art Loeb & North Slope Loop
View of Davidson River
Near Art Loeb & North Slope Loop
Art Loeb Connector!
Near Art Loeb & North Slope Loop
Trail along the Davidson River

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Art Loeb & North Slope Loop

4.0 (11 Ratings)
A scenic, occasionally steep loop that connects Davidson River Campground to the Art Loeb & North Slope.
7.1
mi
Distance
1,515
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekSwimmingViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.06mi
Distance
1,515ft
Elevation Gain
1,515ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
3,113ft
High Point
2,135ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Park at the Davidson River Campground / Art Loeb Trailhead. Take the Art Loeb Trail downstream (from the back of the parking lot), cross the river and make a left. You'll cross one more bridge and then the climbing begins. Enjoy the views along the ridge and winding singletrack. The trail crosses a FS road **don't take the FS road** look across the road for the Art Loeb sign. Climb up along the ridge to the North Slope Connector, which will be a signed fork off to the right. You almost make a U-turn, so keep your eye out. Continue down the North Slope Connector and make a left when you reach the North Slope Loop. This takes you downhill and back to the Davidson River. Make your way back to the Davidson River Campground, passing the English Chapel and joining the Exercise Trail. Jump in the river. Stay on the Exercise Trail, heading downstream (river right) along the Davidson River. When you get to the bridge you are finished! To return to the parking lot, make a left on the road and cross the bridge.

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