more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:13:35
Avg time
36 ft
Altitude change
6,444 ft
Altitude min
6,509 ft
Altitude max
6,449 ft
Altitude start
6,486 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-5%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
3,097 ft
Distance climb
1,841 ft
Distance down
3,917 ft
Distance flat
00:13:35
Avg time

Mesa Rim Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hidden Mesa
    Franktown, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #38146 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33958 in E-Biking
    • #83272 in Trail Running
    • #138642 in Hiking
    • #3477 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #552 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #374 in E-Biking
    • #2,402 in Trail Running
    • #4,100 in Hiking
    • #63 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

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AI Generated Description

Mesa Rim Loop is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Franktown Colorado. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 64 ft blue climb. It features rock face. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Rock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 16.7 km average
6 Months
  • 64 rides
  • 20.9 km avg distance
All
  • 355 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
Status:
on Aug 15, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      Mokimen
      Stay on the trail. Continued use of bypass options may result in closure of this property to biking. Encourage other to do the same.
      hmhMTB hmhMTB
      Fun loop that can be connected to some secret trails around the edges, with some fun moves in the rock gardens and lots of rock gaps if you’re really cookin
      WanderingBex
      Great ride! I’m a beginner and I had a total blast! Trails are clearly marked and easy to follow!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mesa Rim Loop located?
      Mesa Rim Loop is located in Hidden Mesa, Franktown, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Hidden Mesa trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.40568, -104.79245.
      ▼ How hard is Mesa Rim Loop?
      Mesa Rim Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mesa Rim Loop?
      Mesa Rim Loop has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,444 ft to 6,509 ft.
      ▼ Is Mesa Rim Loop a point to point trail?
      Mesa Rim Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mesa Rim Loop?
      Mesa Rim Loop is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mesa Rim Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mesa Rim Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mesa Rim Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mesa Rim Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mesa Rim Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Mesa Rim Loop. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mesa Rim Loop?
      Mesa Rim Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,611 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,063 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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