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1.9 miles
Distance
170 ft
Climb
-192 ft
Descent
00:04:19
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
6,332 ft
Altitude min
6,486 ft
Altitude max
6,440 ft
Altitude start
6,417 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
4,885 ft
Distance climb
4,239 ft
Distance down
778 ft
Distance flat
00:04:19
Avg time

BeaUTEiful Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ute Valley Park
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • AKA
    Funky Earlobe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32563 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78251 in Trail Running
    • #31366 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden

Full loop with little climb and descent.
Some moderate rock gardens/rolls at the top that are easy to tackle both up and down hill. The bottom half of the trail has great flow with some good turns and rollers.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 265 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,654 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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        Directions to beauteiful-loop-12903 trailhead (38.915310, -104.851610)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About BeaUTEiful Loop

        ▼ Where is BeaUTEiful Loop located?
        BeaUTEiful Loop is located in Ute Valley Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Ute Valley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.91531, -104.85161.
        ▼ How hard is BeaUTEiful Loop?
        BeaUTEiful Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for BeaUTEiful Loop?
        BeaUTEiful Loop has 170 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 192 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,332 ft to 6,486 ft.
        ▼ Is BeaUTEiful Loop a point to point trail?
        BeaUTEiful Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is BeaUTEiful Loop?
        BeaUTEiful Loop is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on BeaUTEiful Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on BeaUTEiful Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BeaUTEiful Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BeaUTEiful Loop are:
        • July (132 activities)
        • June (89 activities)
        • August (72 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access BeaUTEiful Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to BeaUTEiful Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride BeaUTEiful Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride BeaUTEiful Loop. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is BeaUTEiful Loop?
        BeaUTEiful Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 13,821 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,802 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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