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3.5 miles
Distance
644 ft
Climb
-433 ft
Descent
00:36:34
Avg time
211 ft
Altitude change
8,239 ft
Altitude min
8,711 ft
Altitude max
8,256 ft
Altitude start
8,467 ft
Altitude end
1.147%
Grade
-56.989%
Grade max
87.691%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,200 ft
Distance flat
00:36:34
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Deadman Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Limekiln / Stone Quarry Area
    Del Norte, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #167171 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138085 in Trail Running
    • #132039 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Need some pictures of this great section of trail. Most folks coming to this area try to end on the Deadman's single track because of the fast flowing sections, with a few surprises.

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May 1, 2026 @ 10:08am (America/Denver)
May 1, 2026
Recently corridored and booter improved by the good folks of Rio Grande Bicycle Service
Mar 29, 2026 @ 5:45pm (America/Denver)
Mar 29, 2026
Trail is dry but needs some corridor and tread work
Mar 1, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Denver)
Mar 1, 2026
Great trail if ridden the opposite of recommended direction Ride clockwise for a decent singletrack descent
Apr 10, 2024 @ 6:54am
Apr 10, 2024
some short sections of mud or snow pack
Apr 24, 2019 @ 10:28am
Apr 24, 2019
A few damp spots one short wet spot Very Scenic ride
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on May 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (2 votes)
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        Directions to deadman-loop trailhead (37.589330, -106.312100)

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        May 1, 2026 @ 9:10am
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        11:17 | 185 | Apr 16, 2012 , Del Norte
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        7:43 | 147 | Apr 16, 2012 , Del Norte
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        13:12 | 128 | Apr 16, 2012 , Del Norte

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Deadman Loop

        Where is Deadman Loop located?
        Deadman Loop is located in Limekiln / Stone Quarry Area, Del Norte, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Limekiln / Stone Quarry Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.58933, -106.3121.
        How hard is Deadman Loop?
        Deadman Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.147%.
        What is the elevation gain for Deadman Loop?
        Deadman Loop has 644 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 433 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,239 ft to 8,711 ft.
        Is Deadman Loop a point to point trail?
        Deadman Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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