more stats
3,675 ft
Distance
165 ft
Climb
-174 ft
Descent
00:05:50
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
6,230 ft
Altitude min
6,340 ft
Altitude max
6,308 ft
Altitude start
6,299 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-24.8%
Grade max
26.1%
Grade min
1,535 ft
Distance climb
1,785 ft
Distance down
354 ft
Distance flat
00:05:50
Avg time

Loop Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Betasso Preserve
    Boulder, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56570 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109973 in Trail Running
    • #110747 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #945 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,121 in Trail Running
    • #3,171 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Boulder Ranger District

The Loop Link connects the popular Canyon Loop and Benjamin Loop trails. While the loops are direction for bikes, the Loop Link is bidirectional with some exposure and blind corners so caution is recommended. Going from Canyon to Benji, the trail descends to a drainage and then climbs back out. It's the same blue level difficulty of the loops with exposure, narrowness, rocks and roots.

Take a pause at the bridge crossing and marvel at the fact that downtown Boulder is only 4 miles away. You'll swear you are deep in the heart of the Rockies.

Tags
BridgesExposure

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 12 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 319 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,444 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
Status:
on Sep 10, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.92 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to loop-link trailhead (40.026000, -105.343700)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Loop Link located?
      Loop Link is located in Betasso Preserve, Boulder, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Betasso Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.026, -105.3437.
      ▼ How hard is Loop Link?
      Loop Link is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop Link?
      Loop Link has 165 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 174 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,230 ft to 6,340 ft.
      ▼ Is Loop Link a point to point trail?
      Loop Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Loop Link?
      Loop Link is 3,675 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop Link?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Loop Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop Link?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Loop Link. The trail is 3,675 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Loop Link?
      Loop Link is a very popular trail. There have been 11,174 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,744 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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