more stats
1,106 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:22:22
Avg time
29 ft
Altitude change
5,267 ft
Altitude min
5,316 ft
Altitude max
5,267 ft
Altitude start
5,295 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
27.7%
Grade min
682 ft
Distance climb
407 ft
Distance down
13 ft
Distance flat
00:22:22
Avg time

Keyhole Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Devils Backbone Open Space
    Loveland, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Lighting
    No

Hike only trail that leads up to the Keyhole feature in the rock formation.

source: Park website
Access Info

Parking fee required.

Disclaimer

Hike only trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 miles average
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  • 20 rides
  • 3 miles avg distance
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on Sep 8, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.5 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Keyhole located?
      Keyhole is located in Devils Backbone Open Space, Loveland, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Devils Backbone Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.42202, -105.1604.
      ▼ How hard is Keyhole?
      Keyhole is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Keyhole?
      Keyhole has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,267 ft to 5,316 ft.
      ▼ How long is Keyhole?
      Keyhole is 1,106 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Keyhole?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Keyhole. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Keyhole? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Keyhole are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Keyhole?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to hike Keyhole. The trail is 1,106 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Keyhole?
      Keyhole is a very popular trail. There have been 426 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 453 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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