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SaveRed-tailed hawks soaring above, grasslands carpeted with wildflowers, towering rock formations - these are just some of the natural features to be enjoyed at the 3,007-acre Devil's Backbone Open Space. It has 17.25 miles of trail that connect to Rimrock Open Space and Horsetooth Mountain Open Space for hiking, running, horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, observing nature, as well as enjoying close-up inspection of the rock outcrop and long vistas.
The Devil's Backbone itself is one of the most impressive and visible geologic landmarks in Larimer County.
Fee required to park.
The Devil's Backbone itself is one of the most impressive and visible geologic landmarks in Larimer County.
Fee required to park.
source: Park website
google parking directions plan a road trip here Trail info last updated
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
6 trails
- Hike
9 trails
- Trail Running
10 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 8, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 8
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 9
- Trails Trail Running
- 10
- Total Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 795 ft
- Total Vertical
- 451 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,532 ft
- Reports
- 113
- Photos
- 103
- Completed Counter
- 3,366
Popular Devils Backbone Open Space Trails
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 16 ft • 759 •
Flow trail with few rocks and many berms. Mild grade, uphill going out and down returning to the lot.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1,373 ft • 42 ft • 717 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 2.3 • 3,135 ft • 72 ft • 689 •
Not as technical as the east leg, but still pointy and bumpy the entire way.
• 50 ★ 3.4 • 2,943 ft • 130 ft • 520 •
Embedded pointy broken sandstone nonstop makes for a rough half mile of riding in either direction. Don't endo.
• 50 ★ 2.8 • 4,134 ft • 87 ft • 137 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 25 ★ 0.0 • 3,232 ft • 207 ft • 3 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions.
Mountain Bike Routes
14 miles • 1,604 ft • 11 • Out & Back •
New years ride with the Incycle Loveland Crew. Mix between natural flowy trails with some technical rock...
Photos of Devils Backbone Open Space Mountain Bike
Videos of Devils Backbone Open Space Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Loop | Jul 17, 2026 @ 6:14am (America/Denver) Jul 17, 2026 | Dry | Zacktivist | ||
| Hidden Valley | Jul 17, 2026 @ 6:14am (America/Denver) Jul 17, 2026 | Dry | Zacktivist | ||
| Laughing Horse | Jul 17, 2026 @ 6:14am (America/Denver) Jul 17, 2026 | Very Dry | Zacktivist | ||
| Laughing Horse | Jul 17, 2026 @ 6:14am (America/Denver) Jul 17, 2026 | Very Dry | Zacktivist | ||
| Laughing Horse | Jul 17, 2026 @ 6:14am (America/Denver) Jul 17, 2026 | Very Dry | Zacktivist |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThomasrnWj4a | ridden | trail | activity #107051820 and 3 more | Nov 1, 2026 @ 7:52pm Nov 1, 2026 |
| rocco1109 | wishlist | route | activity #104783182 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 8:03am Sep 28, 2026 |
| BenLow2019 | add | photo | activity #104429301 and 3 more | Sep 23, 2026 @ 9:59am Sep 23, 2026 |
| derekheys | ridden | trail | activity #104238283 and 4 more | Sep 20, 2026 @ 12:06pm Sep 20, 2026 |
| spinit99 | wishlist | route | activity #104180243 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 7:23pm Sep 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Very tech and steep going up. Old school ... | Sep 13, 2024 @ 12:38pm Sep 13, 2024 | ||
| trail | Signs at the trailhead say this trail is for... | Jun 8, 2024 @ 8:48pm Jun 8, 2024 | ||
| trail | Super flowy. Fun fast. Great trailwork. But... | Oct 31, 2022 @ 8:02pm Oct 31, 2022 | ||
| trail | Absolute hot garbage. It's a green section.... | Oct 11, 2022 @ 5:56am Oct 11, 2022 | ||
| trail | This is barely rideable. Trying to ride up... | Jun 5, 2022 @ 1:22pm Jun 5, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Ridge Natural Area | 2.7 km | ||||
| Coyote Ridge | 6 | 1 | 2.8 km | ||
| Bobcat Ridge | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5.5 km | |
| Pineridge Natural Area | 9 | 1 | 7.6 km | ||
| Carter Lake | 1 | 8.1 km |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Incycle Loveland
![Incycle Loveland]()
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Trek Bicycle Store Of LovelandBike Shop
![Trek Bicycle Store Of Loveland]()
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Peloton Cycles - LovelandBike Shop
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Peloton CyclesBike Shop
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Mountain High CycleryBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 6 | 5 miles | 617 ft | 2 miles | 449 ft | #7,428 | #176 | 27 | 111 | 1 | 3,507 | |
| Hike | 9 | 5 miles | 627 ft | 2 miles | 449 ft | #903 | #25 | 76 | 111 | 401 | ||
| Trail Running | 10 | 7 miles | 794 ft | 3 miles | 449 ft | #13,478 | #302 | 113 | 101 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Devils Backbone Open Space?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Devils Backbone Open Space are:
- Hidden Valley (4/5)
- Laughing Horse (3.6/5)
- Laughing Horse (3.5/5)
- Hunter Loop (3.3/5)
- Laughing Horse (2.9/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Devils Backbone Open Space?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Devils Backbone Open Space are:
- August (36 activities)
- November (29 activities)
- September (28 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Devils Backbone Open Space?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Devils Backbone Open Space. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Devils Backbone Open Space?
The longest trail in Devils Backbone Open Space is Hidden Valley at 1.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Devils Backbone Open Space?
The best hiking trails in Devils Backbone Open Space are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Devils Backbone Open Space?
Devils Backbone Open Space has a total of 8 trails. Of those, 6 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Devils Backbone Open Space to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Devils Backbone Open Space?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Devils Backbone Open Space is Hunter with 207 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Devils Backbone Open Space?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Devils Backbone Open Space is Hidden Valley with 167 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Devils Backbone Open Space?
Devils Backbone Open Space supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Devils Backbone Open Space?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Devils Backbone Open Space is Hunter with an average grade of 5.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Devils Backbone Open Space?
The overall region status for Devils Backbone Open Space is Clear / Green. Out of 7 trails:
- Clear / Green: 7
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Devils Backbone Open Space?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Devils Backbone Open Space are: View all mountain biking routes in Devils Backbone Open Space.
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What type of bike is most common in Devils Backbone Open Space?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Devils Backbone Open Space are:
- AM (3 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Devils Backbone Open Space?
The most popular Strava segments in Devils Backbone Open Space are:
- toboggan run (5,264 athletes)
- Berms 'n Turns (5,260 athletes)
- 2016 DBB South Bound (5,041 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Devils Backbone Open Space?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Devils Backbone Open Space are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Devils Backbone Open Space?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Devils Backbone Open Space are:
- Hidden Valley (4/5)
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