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1.0 mile
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-103 ft
Descent
00:10:28
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
870 ft
Altitude min
965 ft
Altitude max
962 ft
Altitude start
961 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
1,414 ft
Distance climb
1,430 ft
Distance down
2,680 ft
Distance flat
00:10:28
Avg time
Gold Standard Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaShawnee Mission Park
Shawnee, Kansas -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Rock Face
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Land OwnerJohnson County Park and Recreation District
Gold Loop is a fast and flowing trail that is has a long sustained downhill when riding counter-clockwise. Be ready for the steep staircase climb on a revealing edge on your return.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 4 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 73 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 451 rides
- Last: Jun 4, 2026
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Directions to gold-standard-107261 trailhead
(38.996530, -94.800430)
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Nearby Trails
- Gold Loop Access 148 ft
- Red Trail Connector 1 148 ft
- Red Trail Connector 2 151 ft
- Gold/red Connector 2,106 ft
- Access Rd 2,306 ft
Shawnee Mission Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Standard
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Where is Gold Standard located?
Gold Standard is located in Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Shawnee Mission Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.99653, -94.80043.
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How hard is Gold Standard?
Gold Standard is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Gold Standard?
Gold Standard has 101 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 870 ft to 965 ft.
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Is Gold Standard a point to point trail?
Gold Standard is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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