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      Red-tailed hawks soaring above, grasslands carpeted with wildflowers, towering rock formations - these are just some of the natural features to be enjoyed at the 2,198-acre Devil's Backbone Open Space. Its 12 miles of trail 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.


      A volunteer naturalist led hike at the Backbone [Photo: Rick Price]
      The Devil's Backbone itself is one of the most impressive and visible geologic landmarks in Larimer County, as well as an important cultural feature with a rich and colorful history.

      Drinking water is available at the trailhead.
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      Region Details
      • 6
      • 3
      • 6
      • 15
      • 5
      • 1

      Region Status
      Caution as of Dec 1, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      38
      Trails Mountain Bike
      38
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Horse
      1
      Trails Hike
      43
      Trails Trail Running
      43
      Total Distance
      72 miles
      Total Descent
      7,832 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,529 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,452 ft
      Reports
      491
      Photos
      226
      Ridden Counter
      10,613
      Sub Regions

      Photos of Loveland Mountain Bike

      trail: Wild Loop
      0 |
      Nov 26, 2024 @ 9:07am
      Nov 26, 2024
      7 |
      Aug 31, 2024 @ 7:40pm
      Aug 31, 2024
      6 |
      Aug 31, 2024 @ 7:39pm
      Aug 31, 2024
      6 |
      Aug 31, 2024 @ 7:39pm
      Aug 31, 2024
      trail: Blue Sky
      255 |
      Aug 9, 2020 @ 11:16am
      Aug 9, 2020
      trail: Ginny
      378 |
      Nov 16, 2019 @ 8:50pm
      Nov 16, 2019
      trail: Blue Sky
      292 |
      Feb 16, 2018 @ 7:57am
      Feb 16, 2018
      trail: Ginny
      615 |
      Dec 24, 2014 @ 9:28am
      Dec 24, 2014

      Videos of Loveland Mountain Bike

      How to Break Your Foot in Three Simple Steps
      trail: Ginny
      0:51 | 1064 | Feb 20, 2017
      Ginny - Bobcat Ridge - Brutal Climb - Long...
      trail: Ginny
      6:57 | 88 | Apr 4, 2024 , Loveland
      Hunter Loop - Devil's Backbone - Loveland -...
      0:01 | 112 | Apr 1, 2024 , Loveland
      Hidden Valley - Devil's Backbone - Loveland -...
      0:02 | 56 | Mar 17, 2024 , Loveland
      Laughing Horse - Devil's Backbone - Loveland -...
      0:42 | 68 | Mar 3, 2024 , Loveland
      Sheep Mtn - Round Mountain Summit Adventure Trail
      8:02 | 160 | Jun 29, 2023 , Loveland
      Coyote Ridge Trail - Loveland - Colorado
      0:01 | 126 | Dec 15, 2022 , Loveland
      Rim Rock - Coyote Ridge - Loveland - Colorado
      trail: Rim Rock
      0:06 | 161 | Dec 15, 2022 , Loveland

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Hidden Valley
      Nov 26, 2024 @ 9:05am
      Nov 26, 2024
      IdealBenLow2019Parking area requires you pay a FEE and...

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Keyhole
      Dec 1, 2024 @ 2:25pm
      Dec 1, 2024
      IdealHike tricoach101
      Blue Sky
      Nov 28, 2024 @ 8:25am
      Nov 28, 2024
      VariableGood when frozen, but sun-exposed areas...sgltrak
      Indian Summer
      Nov 28, 2024 @ 8:25am
      Nov 28, 2024
      VariableGood when frozen, but sun-exposed areas...sgltrak
      Blue Sky
      Nov 28, 2024 @ 8:25am
      Nov 28, 2024
      VariableGood when frozen, but sun-exposed areas...sgltrak
      Round Mountain Summit Adventure Trail
      Aug 31, 2024 @ 7:38pm
      Aug 31, 2024
      DryTrail is in good condition. Loose and dry...BenLow2019
      Valley Loop
      Aug 15, 2024 @ 3:06pm
      Aug 15, 2024
      Unknownall of bobcat ridge is closed due to a fire.Jronnei81
      Blue Sky
      May 3, 2024 @ 3:30am
      May 3, 2024
      Idealjuice-stain
      Blue Sky
      May 3, 2024 @ 3:30am
      May 3, 2024
      Idealjuice-stain
      Blue Sky
      May 3, 2024 @ 3:30am
      May 3, 2024
      Idealjuice-stain
      Laughing Horse
      May 3, 2024 @ 3:30am
      May 3, 2024
      Idealjuice-stain

      Activity Feed

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      Chad23sbkriddentrailactivity #62710911
      Dec 5, 2024 @ 5:52am
      12 hours
      Chad23sbkriddentrailactivity #62710896
      Dec 5, 2024 @ 5:51am
      12 hours
      tricoach101addreportactivity #62578381 and 1 more
      Dec 1, 2024 @ 3:06pm
      Dec 1, 2024
      sgltrakaddreportactivity #62460295 and 2 more
      Nov 29, 2024 @ 1:48pm
      Nov 29, 2024
      RebeccaTprQ9Laddreportactivity #62459163
      Nov 29, 2024 @ 1:29pm
      Nov 29, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      mtbguatemalatrailGinnyA roller coaster (read: pedaly) of a trail. At...
      Oct 6, 2024 @ 2:40pm
      Oct 6, 2024
      mtbguatemalatrailOn the RocksReally cool trail at first when I saw the...
      Oct 3, 2024 @ 12:51pm
      Oct 3, 2024
      NamsustrailHunter LoopVery tech and steep going up. Old school ...
      Sep 13, 2024 @ 12:38pm
      Sep 13, 2024
      Jronnei81trailValley LoopAll of bobcat is closed due to a fire
      Aug 15, 2024 @ 3:05pm
      Aug 15, 2024
      bikebaronesstrailHidden ValleySigns at the trailhead say this trail is for...
      Jun 8, 2024 @ 8:48pm
      Jun 8, 2024

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3870 miles7,651 ft25 miles3,530 ft
      #822#455177490513,039
      E-Bike1
      #1,816#366370200
      Horse11 mile282 ft3,976 ft285 ft
      #188#135100
      Hike4372 miles7,831 ft26 miles3,530 ft
      #684#43050490605
      Trail Running4372 miles7,828 ft26 miles3,530 ft
      #632#393491349
      • By DownHillBomb & contributors
      • Admins: OMBA, OMBATrailAgent
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