8.8 miles
Distance
1,436 ft
Climb
-1,342 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
94 ft
Altitude change
6,798 ft
Altitude min
6,798 ft
Altitude start
6,893 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-38.4%
Grade max
41.6%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,989 ft
Distance flat

A new mostly lower elevation loop that includes our brand new 2017 trail, the LOV Connection, that connects 3rd Gulch and Abrams Gulch.

Detailed Description
Eagle Ranch LOV Connection Loop is a 9 mile popular intermediate route located near Eagle Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 1,436 ft with a max elevation of 7,334 ft then descends -1,342 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Sep 22, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 25 min
  • Altitude change
    94 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,798 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,798 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,893 ft
  • Climb
    1,436 ft
  • Descent
    -1,342 ft
  • Grade
    0.2%
  • Grade max
    -38.4%
  • Grade min
    41.6%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,989 ft

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Trails in Route

Bailey1 mile
Jeep Road3,140 ft
Wall3,084 ft
2nd Gulch2,247 ft
Abrams Gulch Connector2,480 ft
Abrams Ridge3,120 ft
Riddle2 miles
LOV Connection3 miles

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    6
Avg: 4.5 (2 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
mtb
44
mtb
trail: Riddle
39
mtb
trail: Wall
42
mtb
trail: Wall
41
Eagle Ranch MTB trail - 'Wall'
mtb
Eagle Ranch MTB trail - "Wall"
trail: Wall
4:25 | 156 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 15, 2025
Eagle Ranch MTB trail - 'Abram's Ridge' east end
mtb
Eagle Ranch MTB trail - "Abram's Ridge" east end
4:30 | 189 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 15, 2025

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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LOV Connection
Sep 22, 2026 @ 11:54am (America/Denver)
Sep 22, 2026
Abrams Gulch Connector
Sep 22, 2026 @ 11:54am (America/Denver)
Sep 22, 2026
Three mud patches. Suggest avoiding until we have 24 hours w/o rain.
Abrams Ridge
Sep 22, 2026 @ 11:54am (America/Denver)
Sep 22, 2026
Jeep Road
Sep 16, 2026 @ 11:33am (America/Denver)
Sep 16, 2026
Some mud puddles. Give it 24 hours of dry before riding.
2nd Gulch
Sep 16, 2026 @ 11:33am (America/Denver)
Sep 16, 2026
Some mud puddles. Give it 24 hours of dry before riding.
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