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2.5 miles
Distance
358 ft
Climb
-291 ft
Descent
00:22:36
Avg time
65 ft
Altitude change
7,173 ft
Altitude min
7,443 ft
Altitude max
7,173 ft
Altitude start
7,238 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-42%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,229 ft
Distance down
2,336 ft
Distance flat
00:22:36
Avg time

Cliffrock Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Twin Buttes
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84066 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110206 in E-Biking
    • #114824 in Trail Running
    • #124750 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,610 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,058 in E-Biking
    • #3,270 in Trail Running
    • #3,591 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of Durango

Mellow loop that can be done either direction. Great views of Hogsback

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Cliffrock Loop Trail Reports

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Oct 16, 2026 @ 3:46pm (America/Denver)
Oct 16, 2026
Just about 3 small wet patches. Trail was beautiful!
Jun 2, 2026 @ 5:31pm (America/Denver)
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May 6, 2026 @ 4:17pm (America/Denver)
May 6, 2026
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on Oct 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.57 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cliffrock-loop trailhead (37.277130, -107.917390)

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      1 Review & Comments

      bensgig bensgig
      I connected onto this one from the main one that you climb up. It's a mix of beginner and intermediate for sure. Pretty smooth track though not many features or obstacles. One really nice view on the trail. I gave it four stars. I would definitely ride it again.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cliffrock Loop located?
      Cliffrock Loop is located in Twin Buttes, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Twin Buttes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.27713, -107.91739.
      ▼ How hard is Cliffrock Loop?
      Cliffrock Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cliffrock Loop?
      Cliffrock Loop has 358 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 291 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,173 ft to 7,443 ft.
      ▼ Is Cliffrock Loop a point to point trail?
      Cliffrock Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cliffrock Loop?
      Cliffrock Loop is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cliffrock Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cliffrock Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cliffrock Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cliffrock Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cliffrock Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Cliffrock Loop. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cliffrock Loop?
      Cliffrock Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 6,014 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,978 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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