more stats
3.1 miles
Distance
590 ft
Climb
-584 ft
Descent
00:44:01
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
7,817 ft
Altitude min
8,365 ft
Altitude max
8,339 ft
Altitude start
8,343 ft
Altitude end
-33.4%
Grade max
33.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,854 ft
Distance flat
00:44:01
Avg time

Canyon View Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Floyd Hill Open Space
    Idaho Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64056 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38782 in E-Biking
    • #113788 in Trail Running
    • #206546 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,118 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #422 in E-Biking
    • #3,223 in Trail Running
    • #6,193 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail is now open as of September 2020. Counter clockwise you will find a fast, flowy downhill with a few features to launch from. From the bottom, you'll have a a climb mostly through trees with a bit more technicality than the downhill. Going clockwise you will have a twister, a little steeper, slightly more technical descent with some drops and alter lines for climbing or less experienced riders. The climb back out is in the sun and feels longer and more drawn out, but both directions are good and have slightly different characters.

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CanyonDropsFlowyViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 24 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 230 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Canyon View Loop Trail Reports

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May 31, 2026 @ 12:05pm (America/Denver)
May 31, 2026
Trail has been cleared. Thank you saw crews!
May 21, 2026 @ 9:13am (America/Denver)
May 21, 2026
 Sign says trail closed. Rode a couple weeks ago despite down trees
May 11, 2026 @ 12:55pm (America/Denver)
May 11, 2026
 Sure would be nice if all the trees that have been down for TWO MONTHS could be cleared. But rather than do that comba is just putting up "trail...
Apr 21, 2026 @ 10:29am (America/Denver)
Apr 21, 2026
Many trees still down, be careful by-passing.
Apr 20, 2026 @ 12:11pm (America/Denver)
Apr 20, 2026
lots of downed trees blocking parts of the trail. Trail needs some love. Still rideable, but some parts you have to get off and figure out how...
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on May 31, 2026
Avg: 3.91 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      7null
      Clockwise is better than counterclockwise. Technical on downhill but doable and long boring ride up if you got CCW so I will turn around at bottom after cw and go back up CCW.
      Jacob0yji6g
      I couldn’t disagree more with the comment about going counterclockwise. Especially if you’re doing the cutoff you should do it clockwise, the cut off is really fun on its own and there’s a great section of the canyon view loop before the final climb. Going counterclockwise was the dumbest mistake imo.
      provin1327 provin1327
      Now that the Drift Bypass trail exists this trail is definitely best ridden in the direction shown, counterclockwise. You get the fun flowing downhill without having to slog through the rest of the loop. Just hop on the bypass trail and head back towards the start. I agree with dhdarr, the start and end of this loop are at the point where it intersects with the Floyds Loop.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Canyon View Loop located?
      Canyon View Loop is located in Floyd Hill Open Space, Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Floyd Hill Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.73205, -105.40817.
      ▼ How hard is Canyon View Loop?
      Canyon View Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Canyon View Loop?
      Canyon View Loop has 590 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 584 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,817 ft to 8,365 ft.
      ▼ Is Canyon View Loop a point to point trail?
      Canyon View Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Canyon View Loop?
      Canyon View Loop is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Canyon View Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Canyon View Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Canyon View Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Canyon View Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Canyon View Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 44 minutes to ride Canyon View Loop. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Canyon View Loop?
      Canyon View Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,884 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,149 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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