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2.3 miles
Distance
497 ft
Climb
-487 ft
Descent
00:20:06
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
6,279 ft
Altitude min
6,553 ft
Altitude max
6,295 ft
Altitude start
6,302 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-35.3%
Grade max
35.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,974 ft
Distance down
1,457 ft
Distance flat
00:20:06
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Benjamin Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Betasso Preserve
    Boulder, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32415 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82909 in Trail Running
    • #62935 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Boulder County Parks & Open Space

Benjamin Loop is directional for bikers, and the direction changes approximately every four weeks. Please follow posted signs. The preferred direction from the Link Loop is clockwise (not that you have a choice, just be excited if that's the direction du jour). A moderate climb is rewarded with a swoopy descent through the pine trees that will have you feeling like Princess Leia on Endor (watch out for oncoming Stormtroopers). The are a few rocks and a little bit of exposure that may make this trail tricky for beginners.

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Trail closed to bikes on Wednesday and Saturdays. Please ride the posted direction.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to benjamin-loop trailhead (40.028770, -105.343560)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Loop

        ▼ Where is Benjamin Loop located?
        Benjamin Loop is located in Betasso Preserve, Boulder, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Betasso Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.02877, -105.34356.
        ▼ How hard is Benjamin Loop?
        Benjamin Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Benjamin Loop?
        Benjamin Loop has 497 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 487 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,279 ft to 6,553 ft.
        ▼ Is Benjamin Loop a point to point trail?
        Benjamin Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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