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1.7 miles
Distance
189 ft
Climb
-186 ft
Descent
00:36:35
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
6,025 ft
Altitude min
6,207 ft
Altitude max
6,202 ft
Altitude start
6,204 ft
Altitude end
-21.5%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
5,059 ft
Distance climb
3,904 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:36:35
Avg time

Fountain Valley Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Roxborough State Park
    Roxborough, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #12136 in Hiking [+]
    • #12233 in Trail Running
    • #48740 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #384 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #360 in Trail Running
    • #719 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions

The Fountain Valley Trail begins at the main trail head next to the Visitor Center. It is considered easy to moderate for hiking difficulty and consists of approximately 2.5 mile loop that winds through the Fountain and Lyons rock formations with a moderate change in elevation. ADA accessibility is minimal, though most wheelchairs can maneuver the Fountain Valley Trail with little or no difficulty during good weather conditions. The average hiking time is 1 hour to 1.5 hours.

source: https://cpw.state.co.us/
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      1 Review & Comments

      Cardsfankyle
      When you get to the fork at the beginning of the trail, go right. You will be hiking counter clockwise, but then the first part is all open, no shade. On your return trip, you will have some shade, but still can get pretty hot in the summer if going mid-day. It is worth the detour to see the Lyons view.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fountain Valley Loop located?
      Fountain Valley Loop is located in Roxborough State Park, Roxborough, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Roxborough State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.4324, -105.07021.
      ▼ How hard is Fountain Valley Loop?
      Fountain Valley Loop is rated as White difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fountain Valley Loop?
      Fountain Valley Loop has 189 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 186 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,025 ft to 6,207 ft.
      ▼ Is Fountain Valley Loop a point to point trail?
      Fountain Valley Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fountain Valley Loop?
      Fountain Valley Loop is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fountain Valley Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Fountain Valley Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Fountain Valley Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Fountain Valley Loop are:
      • July (5 activities)
      • March (4 activities)
      • October (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Fountain Valley Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fountain Valley Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Fountain Valley Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 43 minutes to hike Fountain Valley Loop. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fountain Valley Loop?
      Fountain Valley Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 161 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 160 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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