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3.2 miles
Distance
578 ft
Climb
-569 ft
Descent
00:18:23
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
00:18:23
Avg time
Canyon Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBetasso Preserve
Boulder, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Blaze Color
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
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.
Disclaimer
Trail closed to bikes on Wednesday and Saturdays. Please ride the posted direction.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 113 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 623 rides
- Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Directions to canyon-loop trailhead
(40.016770, -105.340140)
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Jun 25, 2025 , Boulder
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Jun 7, 2021 , Boulder
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8 Reviews & Comments
EliPsMVr7
Trail direction changes often, I think ccw in this loop is much more fun and logical.
KC25
Tons of fun, lots of stumps and rocks to jump on. Starts with downhill and you gotta climb back to the car. Fairly techy downhill but still solid blue
Cfries008
Is this area worth hitting on a cross if used to moderate rocks?
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