more stats
3,366 ft
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:05:51
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
7,041 ft
Altitude min
7,103 ft
Altitude max
7,078 ft
Altitude start
7,090 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-12.1%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
1,260 ft
Distance climb
1,627 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:05:51
Avg time

Lower Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Twin Buttes
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105792 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115955 in E-Biking
    • #99494 in Trail Running
    • #89584 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,143 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,131 in E-Biking
    • #2,859 in Trail Running
    • #2,615 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    City of Durango

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AI Generated Description

Lower Loop is a 3,366 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Durango Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 85 ft blue climb. It features roller coaster. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Rollers

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 367 rides
  • Last: May 10, 2026
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Lower Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 18, 2026 @ 2:15pm (America/Denver)
Apr 18, 2026
Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:22am (America/Denver)
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Mar 9, 2026 @ 9:28am (America/Denver)
Mar 9, 2026
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Feb 23, 2026 @ 8:10am (America/Denver)
Feb 23, 2026
reporter Trails are snow covered and will need a couple weeks to dry out. Use while frozen or avoid
Jan 20, 2026 @ 8:06am (America/Denver)
Jan 20, 2026
reporter May have a few soft spots, but in general good, and better in morning when cold
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on Apr 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.63 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to lower-loop-13907 trailhead (37.275900, -107.921410)

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      1 Review & Comments

      bensgig bensgig
      Not sure why this is showing that trail from that direction because you'd more likely take it the other direction as you are doing the whole loop counterclockwise. This is a great little intermediate trail. Some features along the way but also smooth track as well. Through the trees which is really nice.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Loop located?
      Lower Loop is located in Twin Buttes, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Twin Buttes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.2759, -107.92141.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Loop?
      Lower Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Loop?
      Lower Loop has 85 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,041 ft to 7,103 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Loop a point to point trail?
      Lower Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Loop?
      Lower Loop is 3,366 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Loop are:
      • June (38 activities)
      • April (34 activities)
      • August (32 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Lower Loop. The trail is 3,366 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Loop?
      Lower Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,016 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,130 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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