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3.2 miles
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-145 ft
Descent
00:16:59
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
00:16:59
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
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #121279 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #150296 in Trail Running
    • #289652 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,498 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #4,502 in Trail Running
    • #6,539 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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Lake

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Highline Lake Loop Trail Reports

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Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      14:36 | 1172 | Apr 23, 2018 , Fruita
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Olden
      Trailforks should not say this is a singletrack trail. Doubletrack all the way.
      andwrong
      Nothing fancy, but a good route for a quick little spin. Has some nice rolling terrain, so it doesn't feel boring, lots of nice turns, felt longer than I expected.

      Also easy to connect a few other little loops onto it to get into the 5-8mile long range.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 17 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 131 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 131 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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