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2.3 miles
Distance
332 ft
Climb
-320 ft
Descent
00:17:38
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
6,402 ft
Altitude min
6,663 ft
Altitude max
6,452 ft
Altitude start
6,463 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
24%
Grade min
4,964 ft
Distance climb
4,695 ft
Distance down
2,713 ft
Distance flat
00:17:38
Avg time

Canal Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phil's World
    Cortez, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101886 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104868 in Trail Running
    • #122910 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

New addition for 2018 to Phil's world, this trail provides a connection to the also new Highline Loop All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 18, 2026 @ 8:51pm (America/Denver)
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Mar 24, 2025 @ 9:23pm
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Feb 27, 2025 @ 5:14pm
Feb 27, 2025
 There is still some significant mud on north facing slopes of the Canal Loop. Best to avoid or ride early (before 9:30 am).
Feb 23, 2025 @ 8:07am
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Apr 30, 2024 @ 5:46am
Apr 30, 2024
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Ideal
Avg: 4.15 (8 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Canal Loop

        ▼ Where is Canal Loop located?
        Canal Loop is located in Phil's World, Cortez, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Phil's World trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.37927, -108.47704.
        ▼ How hard is Canal Loop?
        Canal Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Canal Loop?
        Canal Loop has 332 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 320 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,402 ft to 6,663 ft.
        ▼ How long is Canal Loop?
        Canal Loop is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Canal Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Canal Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Canal Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Canal Loop are:
        • July (13 activities)
        • June (11 activities)
        • April (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Canal Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Canal Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Canal Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Canal Loop. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Canal Loop?
        Canal Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 581 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 612 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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