more stats
2.5 miles
Distance
320 ft
Climb
-311 ft
Descent
00:14:27
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
6,382 ft
Altitude min
6,557 ft
Altitude max
6,521 ft
Altitude start
6,529 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-24.5%
Grade max
20.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,518 ft
Distance down
2,890 ft
Distance flat
00:14:27
Avg time

Highline Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phil's World
    Cortez, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60147 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129020 in Trail Running
    • #106282 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,059 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,709 in Trail Running
    • #3,012 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Avg: 4.16 (7 votes)
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      CanyonGoblin
      Beginner/new rider thoughts:
      I rode: Highline, Canal, and Talon. Highline was the easiest and most flowy compared to Canal and Talon. A couple of large features, that I had to attempt several times before I was comfortable riding them. There is a fun slickrock section that I was a good time. Overall, I could pedal most of this trail. This was my favorite trail I rode today, but was also at the end of my ride, so I was the most tired and would suggest this as your first or second trail of the day.
      abeprof
      Super fun route out and back. I'd recommend starting from the middle parking lot. Some sections of could be blue, but overall it's a green route
      Carolg2u
      Very fun trail. More rideable than Dr. Sarvis.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Highline Loop located?
      Highline 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 37.38333, -108.47505.
      ▼ How hard is Highline Loop?
      Highline Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Highline Loop?
      Highline Loop has 320 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 311 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,382 ft to 6,557 ft.
      ▼ How long is Highline Loop?
      Highline Loop is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Highline Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Highline Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Highline Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Highline Loop are:
      • May (49 activities)
      • April (40 activities)
      • October (37 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Highline Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Highline Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Highline Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Highline Loop. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Highline Loop?
      Highline Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,876 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,839 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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