6.4 miles
Distance
1,441 ft
Climb
-1,402 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
39 ft
Altitude change
8,781 ft
Altitude min
8,781 ft
Altitude start
8,822 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-70.8%
Grade max
51.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,142 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Walrod Loop is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Crested Butte Colorado. This hike primary route. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 1,441 ft with a max elevation of 9,733 ft then descends -1,402 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 29 min
  • Altitude change
    39 ft
  • Altitude min
    8,781 ft
  • Altitude start
    8,781 ft
  • Altitude end
    8,822 ft
  • Climb
    1,441 ft
  • Descent
    -1,402 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -70.8%
  • Grade min
    51.9%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,142 ft

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  • Primary Activity
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  • Other Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Difficulty rating
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Directions

  1. Walk northwest on The Caves.
  2. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  3. Turn left onto Walrod Road.
  4. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  5. Make a sharp right onto Warm Springs.
  6. Continue for 400 meters.
  7. Turn right onto Middle Cement Creek "Stumpjumper".
  8. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  9. Bear right onto Lower Cement Creek.
  10. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Lower Cement Creek
    May 6, 2026 @ 2:30pm (America/Denver)
    May 6, 2026
    Good to go. New connection to Caves - CBMBA build, 6/6/26. reporter
    Middle Cement Creek "Stumpjumper"
    Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:52pm (America/Denver)
    Mar 28, 2026
    Good to go, one snow patch in first turn
    The Caves
    Mar 25, 2026 @ 9:18pm (America/Denver)
    Mar 25, 2026
    Good to go, 3/22/26 reporter
    Walrod Cutoff
    Mar 25, 2026 @ 9:17pm (America/Denver)
    Mar 25, 2026
    Good to go, 3/25/26 reporter
    more reports »
    • By maddy03TF Pro & contributors
    • #37903 - 635 views

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