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8.6 miles
Distance
1,122 ft
Climb
-1,123 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
9,689 ft
Altitude min
9,711 ft
Altitude start
9,711 ft
Altitude end
-37.9%
Grade max
26.6%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,291 ft
Distance flat
Echo Basin Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Gravel Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTransfer Recreation Area
Mancos, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Echo Basin Loop is a 9 mile moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Mancos Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1,122 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Oct 9, 2025
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(37.430160, -108.177510)
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Nearby Trails
- Box Canyon C Road 1 mile
- Fr331 2 miles
- Echo Basin Road A 3 miles
- Box Canyon Spur 3 miles
- North Rampart Road 3 miles
Transfer Recreation Area
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Frequently Asked Questions About Echo Basin Loop
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Where is Echo Basin Loop located?
Echo Basin Loop is located in Transfer Recreation Area, Mancos, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Transfer Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.43016, -108.17751.
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What is the elevation gain for Echo Basin Loop?
Echo Basin Loop has 342 m of elevation gain. The trail has 342 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,953 m to 3,240 m.
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Is Echo Basin Loop a point to point trail?
Echo Basin Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Echo Basin Loop?
Echo Basin Loop is 13.9 km long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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