more stats
1,056 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
5,130 ft
High Point
41 ft
Altitude change
5,089 ft
Altitude min
5,089 ft
Altitude start
5,131 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
9.3%
Grade min
1,020 ft
Distance climb
39 ft
Distance flat

Morrison Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Devils Backbone Open Space
    Loveland, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #975 in Hiking [+]
    • #213124 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #28 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #6,308 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Lighting
    No

Simple dirt path with nice views of local geologic features and numerous information sites sprinkled along the way. Explore how the landscape was shaped during the formation of the Rocky Mountains. These secrets and more are enjoyed on this fun little hiking loop.

source: Park website
Access Info

Entrance parking fee required.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Morrison located?
      Morrison is located in Devils Backbone Open Space, Loveland, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Devils Backbone Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.41151, -105.15286.
      ▼ How hard is Morrison?
      Morrison is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Morrison?
      Morrison has 41 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,089 ft to 5,130 ft.
      ▼ Is Morrison a point to point trail?
      Morrison is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Morrison?
      Morrison is 1,056 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Morrison?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Morrison. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Morrison? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Morrison are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Morrison?
      Morrison is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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