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1.3 miles
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:05:39
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
6,847 ft
Altitude min
6,910 ft
Altitude max
6,902 ft
Altitude start
6,900 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade max
10.5%
Grade min
2,602 ft
Distance climb
1,903 ft
Distance down
2,398 ft
Distance flat
00:05:39
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Buttermilk Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Norwood Area Trails
    Norwood, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66204 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #315001 in Trail Running
    • #324813 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

The first loop from the parking area is Buttermilk Loop. It is an easy warm-up loop suitable for all ages and abilities.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Buttermilk Loop

        ▼ Where is Buttermilk Loop located?
        Buttermilk Loop is located in Norwood Area Trails, Norwood, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Norwood Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.13832, -108.3387.
        ▼ How hard is Buttermilk Loop?
        Buttermilk Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buttermilk Loop?
        Buttermilk Loop has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,847 ft to 6,910 ft.
        ▼ Is Buttermilk Loop a point to point trail?
        Buttermilk Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Buttermilk Loop?
        Buttermilk Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buttermilk Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Buttermilk Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Buttermilk Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buttermilk Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Buttermilk Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Buttermilk Loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Buttermilk Loop?
        Buttermilk Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 32 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 39 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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