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1.0 mile
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:06:19
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
4,711 ft
Altitude min
4,754 ft
Altitude max
4,721 ft
Altitude start
4,711 ft
Altitude end
-0.186%
Grade
-17.246%
Grade max
11.557%
Grade min
1,472 ft
Distance climb
1,978 ft
Distance down
1,940 ft
Distance flat
00:06:19
Avg time

Engle Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Highline Lake State Park
    Fruita, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71711 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153995 in Trail Running
    • #139762 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,312 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #4,652 in Trail Running
    • #4,132 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A new loop has been added to the Highline Lake hiking and biking trails Engle Loop adds approximately .9 miles to the 18 Hour Trail, bringing the trail's total length to 6.42 miles. The 18 Hour Trail is the trail loop around the park that is used for the 18 Hour Race that occurs every spring as a part of the Fruita Fat Tire Festival. The new portion of single track crosses several gullies and in places should be reminiscent of Prime Cut at the 18 Road area north of Fruita. Click here for a map of the 18 Hour Trail, ​including Engle Loop. Contact the Highline Lake Visitor Center at 970-858-7208 or email [email protected] for more information.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
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  • 36 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 210 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Status:
on Apr 20, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      The only trail close to a blue rating in the park. Super easy.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Engle Loop located?
      Engle Loop is located in Highline Lake State Park, Fruita, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Highline Lake State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.28062, -108.83272.
      ▼ How hard is Engle Loop?
      Engle Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.186%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Engle Loop?
      Engle Loop has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,711 ft to 4,754 ft.
      ▼ Is Engle Loop a point to point trail?
      Engle Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Engle Loop?
      Engle Loop is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Engle Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Engle Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Engle Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Engle Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Engle Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Engle Loop. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Engle Loop?
      Engle Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,349 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,146 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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