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1,560 ft
Distance
-82 ft
Descent
00:00:52
Avg time
-82 ft
Altitude change
8,105 ft
Altitude min
8,187 ft
Altitude max
8,187 ft
Altitude start
8,105 ft
Altitude end
-5.251%
Grade
-44.141%
Grade max
-1.808%
Grade min
1,560 ft
Distance down
00:00:52
Avg time

Loop B (Capulin North) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Penitente Canyon Recreation Area
    South Fork, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59199 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118530 in Trail Running
    • #140631 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,014 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,373 in Trail Running
    • #4,165 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Loop B (Capulin North) is a 1,560 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near South Fork Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Loop B (Capulin... Trail Reports

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Apr 4, 2026 @ 12:49pm (America/Denver)
Apr 4, 2026
Oct 17, 2021 @ 1:07pm
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Dec 3, 2020 @ 10:59am
Dec 3, 2020
Dec 6, 2017 @ 10:26am
Dec 6, 2017
 No snow in the San Luis Valley as yet. 35 degrees so it’s chilly riding, but plenty of sunshine makes it pretty comfortable
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Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
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      Directions to loop-b-capulin-north trailhead (37.839160, -106.290450)
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      0:08 | 81 | Oct 10, 2024 , South Fork

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Loop B (Capulin North) located?
      Loop B (Capulin North) is located in Penitente Canyon Recreation Area, South Fork, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Penitente Canyon Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.83916, -106.29045.
      ▼ How hard is Loop B (Capulin North)?
      Loop B (Capulin North) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.251%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop B (Capulin North)?
      The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,105 ft to 8,187 ft.
      ▼ Is Loop B (Capulin North) a point to point trail?
      Loop B (Capulin North) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Loop B (Capulin North)?
      Loop B (Capulin North) is 1,560 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop B (Capulin North)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop B (Capulin North). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Loop B (Capulin North)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop B (Capulin North) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop B (Capulin North)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Loop B (Capulin North). The trail is 1,560 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Loop B (Capulin North)?
      Loop B (Capulin North) is a very popular trail. There have been 292 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 301 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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