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14.6 miles
Distance
1,973 ft
Climb
-1,977 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
5,196 ft
Altitude min
5,199 ft
Altitude start
5,197 ft
Altitude end
-31%
Grade max
50.5%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
4,222 ft
Distance flat
Blue Mesa Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBiscuit Rock/Uravan Area Trails
Uravan, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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SeasonSeason closure Dec - April Avoid when wet.
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerBLM-Grand Valley Field Office
The Blue Mesa Loop offers riders unique views above the Narrows section of Hwy 141 south of Gateway and the Sew Em Up Mesa WSA directly across the Dolores River. This demanding loop is best done in a counterclockwise direction from the trailhead where you will get much of the elevation gain completed early. This is an unmarked trail so riders need to pay attention to the terrain and trail intersections. Look for rock cairns at intersections. Once on top of the mesa, riders will head in a NW direction while heading to the west side mesa rim. The two track will change to lesser used drill roads as you head north, eventually ending into a cow trail which parallels the rim in a wooded area before dropping down about 200 ft to the visible two track. This track will loop back to the trailhead on the west side bench on a mostly downhill course. Carry a map and plenty of food and water. Trails can become impassible when wet.
Access Info
Follow CR P12 up from Hwy 141 near Mesa Creek 1 and1/2 mile to the trailhead on the left.
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West End roads can become impassible when wet but can dry quickly.
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(38.452360, -108.832810)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Mesa Loop
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Where is Blue Mesa Loop located?
Blue Mesa Loop is located in Biscuit Rock/Uravan Area Trails, Uravan, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Biscuit Rock/Uravan Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.45236, -108.83281.
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How hard is Blue Mesa Loop?
Blue Mesa Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Blue Mesa Loop?
Blue Mesa Loop has 1,973 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,977 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,196 ft to 6,495 ft.
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Is Blue Mesa Loop a point to point trail?
Blue Mesa Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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