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2.3 miles
Distance
226 ft
Climb
-230 ft
Descent
00:14:41
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
6,734 ft
Altitude min
6,947 ft
Altitude max
6,740 ft
Altitude start
6,736 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
4,478 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,211 ft
Distance flat
00:14:41
Avg time
Bluffs Loop Details
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Riding AreaEmerald Mountain
Steamboat Springs, Colorado -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
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- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerCity of Steamboat Springs
Bluffs loop is labelled as a green, and it is almost totally buff singletrack, but there is a few sections that can get a bit steep. Don't expect an easy stroll through the woods. There are some nice little bridge crossings and it a great way to warm up for the some of the more difficult trails in the park.
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- 19 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 92 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 899 rides
- Last: Jun 7, 2026
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(40.481780, -106.835820)
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Routes with this trail
★ 1.0 • 2 miles • 200 ft • 5 • Loop •
Highlights: Short and sweet clockwise ride on smooth trail, once over the grind of the first few hills....
★ 1.8 • 10 miles • 1,635 ft • 30 •
Recommended way to ride Emerald Mountain trails for intermediate riders.
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Where is Bluffs Loop located?
Bluffs Loop is located in Emerald Mountain, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Emerald Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.48178, -106.83582.
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How hard is Bluffs Loop?
Bluffs Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Bluffs Loop?
Bluffs Loop has 226 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 230 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,734 ft to 6,947 ft.
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Is Bluffs Loop a point to point trail?
Bluffs Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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