more stats
2,418 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:06:39
Avg time
-73 ft
Altitude change
8,287 ft
Altitude min
8,369 ft
Altitude max
8,367 ft
Altitude start
8,294 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-37.9%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
738 ft
Distance climb
1,033 ft
Distance down
643 ft
Distance flat
00:06:39
Avg time

Floyds Loop (West) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Floyd Hill Open Space
    Idaho Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69297 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34352 in E-Biking
    • #83812 in Trail Running
    • #92982 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,262 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #378 in E-Biking
    • #2,411 in Trail Running
    • #2,702 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This loop at the top is the more difficult of the climbs to the summit until you get to the summit loop. It has lots of embedded rocks and difficult sections to negotiate without striking your pedal. In the middle is an options straight line down some fun rocky drops and bit of fun downhill before turning you around back to the summit.

Fun and challenging. Once you get to the saddle, it is a really easy climb to the downhill trail. This route is more gradual up than the east section that is a bit easier but very steep

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Summit

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 115 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 941 rides
  • Last: Nov 13, 2026
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Floyds Loop (West) Trail Reports

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May 8, 2026 @ 3:56pm (America/Denver)
May 8, 2026
Apr 20, 2026 @ 12:11pm (America/Denver)
Apr 20, 2026
 I don't recall this part specifically, but there are downed trees on a lot of the trail up top completely blocking sections.
Mar 30, 2026 @ 10:30am (America/Denver)
Mar 30, 2026
 down trees everywhere
Mar 30, 2026 @ 10:27am (America/Denver)
Mar 30, 2026
waste land of down trees . high winds and dry conditions is the cause. may continue for some time. the aesthetic of the upper has changed for...
Feb 15, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/Denver)
Feb 15, 2026
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on May 8, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.55 (16 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      8 Reviews & Comments

      DWShimoda DWShimoda
      Current conditions is a waste land of down trees.
      I think it is the best trail in the park. So challenging in either direction and has an amazing look out. All the back loops seem to be more climbing and less flow. Old school type 2 fun.
      Lukeperk
      Great slow tech climbing / descending trail with a few spicy features. It’s not meant to be a downhill trail and some will hate the grade reversals here. It is a fun challenge though for the proficient technical climber. Very punchy and will test your balance
      NorCalNomad NorCalNomad
      If you run 800-785 width bars you will clip trees on the north facing aspects. There are some tight little trees in there. Super fun way to get up to the DH. Clockwise for sure.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Floyds Loop (West) located?
      Floyds Loop (West) 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 39.73012, -105.41493.
      ▼ How hard is Floyds Loop (West)?
      Floyds Loop (West) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Floyds Loop (West)?
      Floyds Loop (West) has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,287 ft to 8,369 ft.
      ▼ Is Floyds Loop (West) a point to point trail?
      Floyds Loop (West) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Floyds Loop (West)?
      Floyds Loop (West) is 2,418 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Floyds Loop (West)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Floyds Loop (West). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Floyds Loop (West)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Floyds Loop (West) are:
      • June (65 activities)
      • July (61 activities)
      • May (56 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Floyds Loop (West)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Floyds Loop (West) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Floyds Loop (West)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Floyds Loop (West). The trail is 2,418 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Floyds Loop (West)?
      Floyds Loop (West) is a very popular trail. There have been 7,456 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,075 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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