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1.1 miles
Distance
230 ft
Climb
-168 ft
Descent
00:16:43
Avg time
62 ft
Altitude change
5,894 ft
Altitude min
6,124 ft
Altitude max
5,894 ft
Altitude start
5,955 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-17.5%
Grade max
32.5%
Grade min
3,327 ft
Distance climb
2,661 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:16:43
Avg time

Lichen Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Heil Valley Ranch
    Lyons, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #24703 in Hiking [+]
    • #16373 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #829 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #514 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Boulder County Parks & Open Space

A short, easy loop. This area burned in the Calwood fire of 2020.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 16, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/Denver)
Oct 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lichen Loop located?
      Lichen Loop is located in Heil Valley Ranch, Lyons, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Heil Valley Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.14927, -105.30012.
      ▼ How hard is Lichen Loop?
      Lichen Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lichen Loop?
      Lichen Loop has 230 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,894 ft to 6,124 ft.
      ▼ Is Lichen Loop a point to point trail?
      Lichen Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lichen Loop?
      Lichen Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lichen Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lichen Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Lichen Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Lichen Loop are:
      • March (1 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lichen Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lichen Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Lichen Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to hike Lichen Loop. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lichen Loop?
      Lichen Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 67 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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