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3,996 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:07:19
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
6,428 ft
Altitude min
6,515 ft
Altitude max
6,490 ft
Altitude start
6,516 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-9.3%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
1,512 ft
Distance climb
1,558 ft
Distance down
928 ft
Distance flat
00:07:19
Avg time

High-Life Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phil's World
    Cortez, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105864 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89370 in Trail Running
    • #114258 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

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High-Life Loop is a 3,996 ft moderately popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Cortez Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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        Directions to highlife-loop trailhead (37.385860, -108.483730)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About High-Life Loop

        Where is High-Life Loop located?
        High-Life Loop is located in Phil's World, Cortez, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Phil's World trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.38586, -108.48373.
        How hard is High-Life Loop?
        High-Life Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for High-Life Loop?
        High-Life Loop has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,428 ft to 6,515 ft.
        How long is High-Life Loop?
        High-Life Loop is 3,996 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on High-Life Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on High-Life Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride High-Life Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride High-Life Loop are:
        • May (13 activities)
        • October (13 activities)
        • July (8 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access High-Life Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to High-Life Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride High-Life Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride High-Life Loop. The trail is 3,996 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is High-Life Loop?
        High-Life Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 541 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 639 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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