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3.2 miles
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-145 ft
Descent
00:19:21
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
4,696 ft
Altitude min
4,744 ft
Altitude max
4,711 ft
Altitude start
4,721 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-12.8%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,534 ft
Distance flat
00:19:21
Avg time

Highline Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Highline Lake State Park
    Fruita, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #114244 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131790 in Trail Running
    • #124987 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

3.5 miles; unpaved, gravel surface; easy; foot, horse & bike. Highline Lake Trail begins at East Boat Ramp and follows Park boundary around the lake. This trail features excellent shore bird and mule deer viewing opportunities. Every year Loma Elementary takes their kids on this trail. If a first grader can do, so can

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Highline Lake Loop

        ▼ Where is Highline Lake Loop located?
        Highline Lake 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 39.27192, -108.83659.
        ▼ How hard is Highline Lake Loop?
        Highline Lake Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Highline Lake Loop?
        Highline Lake Loop has 156 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 145 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,696 ft to 4,744 ft.
        ▼ Is Highline Lake Loop a point to point trail?
        Highline Lake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Highline Lake Loop?
        Highline Lake Loop is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Highline Lake Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Highline Lake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Highline Lake Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Highline Lake Loop are:
        • April (4 activities)
        • July (4 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Highline Lake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Highline Lake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Highline Lake Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Highline Lake Loop. The trail is 3.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Highline Lake Loop?
        Highline Lake Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 129 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 128 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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