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3.2 miles
Distance
578 ft
Climb
-569 ft
Descent
00:17:32
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
6,174 ft
Altitude min
6,596 ft
Altitude max
6,470 ft
Altitude start
6,480 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
20.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,775 ft
Distance flat
00:17:32
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Canyon Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Betasso Preserve
    Boulder, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40495 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94084 in Trail Running
    • #31652 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Boulder County Parks and Open Space

Popular trail near town that provides some good cardio, is mostly buff and often wide singletrack. There are some spots of embedded rough rocks, and narrow navigating through the pine trees. Rocks and some exposure can make this trail difficult for beginner riders.

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Trail closed to bikes on Wednesday and Saturdays. Please ride the posted direction.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 102 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 591 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Jun 29, 2026 @ 7:13pm (America/Denver)
Jun 29, 2026
 Recent heavy rains have exposed some fat roots and made a couple of the rock step-ups a little deeper on the clockwise-uphill. Nothing crazy or...
May 22, 2026 @ 6:47pm (America/Denver)
May 22, 2026
 Perfect conditions!
Jan 31, 2026 @ 7:08am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 31, 2026
Dec 23, 2025 @ 3:04pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 23, 2025
 all dry and clear. Barely any sign of the wind storm.
Dec 20, 2025 @ 11:45am (America/Denver)
Dec 20, 2025
 reporter Trail is open. Please update conditions if you ride
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Ideal
Avg: 3.95 (18 votes)
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        Directions to canyon-loop trailhead (40.016770, -105.340140)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Canyon Loop

        ▼ Where is Canyon Loop located?
        Canyon Loop is located in Betasso Preserve, Boulder, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Betasso Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.01677, -105.34014.
        ▼ How hard is Canyon Loop?
        Canyon Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Canyon Loop?
        Canyon Loop has 578 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 569 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,174 ft to 6,596 ft.
        ▼ Is Canyon Loop a point to point trail?
        Canyon Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Canyon Loop?
        Canyon Loop is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Canyon Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Canyon Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Canyon Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Canyon Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Canyon Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Canyon Loop. The trail is 3.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Canyon Loop?
        Canyon Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 4,443 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,046 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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