more stats
642 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-1 ft
Descent
00:01:10
Avg time
41 ft
Altitude change
8,162 ft
Altitude min
8,203 ft
Altitude max
8,163 ft
Altitude start
8,203 ft
Altitude end
6.367%
Grade
-2.058%
Grade max
32.324%
Grade min
598 ft
Distance climb
44 ft
Distance down
00:01:10
Avg time

Blue Sky Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Penitente Canyon Recreation Area
    South Fork, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    , Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Blue Sky Loop is a 642 ft popular doubletrack trail located near South Fork Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 90 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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Blue Sky Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 6, 2026 @ 4:34pm (America/Denver)
Jun 6, 2026
May 18, 2023 @ 4:47pm
May 18, 2023
Aug 7, 2021 @ 8:11am
Aug 7, 2021
 Trail is in good condition. Technical.
Dec 3, 2020 @ 10:59am
Dec 3, 2020
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on Jun 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Sky Loop located?
      Blue Sky Loop is located in Penitente Canyon Recreation Area, South Fork, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Penitente Canyon Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.84001, -106.29176.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Sky Loop?
      Blue Sky Loop has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,162 ft to 8,203 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Sky Loop a point to point trail?
      Blue Sky Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Sky Loop?
      Blue Sky Loop is 642 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Sky Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Sky Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Sky Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Sky Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Sky Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Blue Sky Loop. The trail is 642 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Sky Loop?
      Blue Sky Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 421 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 557 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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