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3,708 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-122 ft
Descent
00:04:34
Avg time
-102 ft
Altitude change
7,959 ft
Altitude min
8,060 ft
Altitude max
8,060 ft
Altitude start
7,959 ft
Altitude end
-2.746%
Grade
-17.964%
Grade max
8.767%
Grade min
436 ft
Distance climb
3,082 ft
Distance down
155 ft
Distance flat
00:04:34
Avg time

Loop B Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Penitente Canyon Recreation Area
    South Fork, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #189191 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349289 in Trail Running
    • #337386 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,443 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #7,343 in Trail Running
    • #7,228 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Loop B is a 3,708 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 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 43 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Loop B Trail Reports

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Apr 4, 2026 @ 12:49pm (America/Denver)
Apr 4, 2026
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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on Apr 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Loop B located?
      Loop B 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 37.8368, -106.29474.
      ▼ How hard is Loop B?
      Loop B is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.746%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop B?
      Loop B has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 122 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,959 ft to 8,060 ft.
      ▼ Is Loop B a point to point trail?
      Loop B is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Loop B?
      Loop B is 3,708 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop B?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop B. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Loop B?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Loop B are:
      • August (7 activities)
      • September (5 activities)
      • April (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Loop B? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop B are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop B?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Loop B. The trail is 3,708 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?
      Loop B is a very popular trail. There have been 183 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 173 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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