more stats
1,138 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
5,138 ft
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
5,130 ft
Altitude min
5,131 ft
Altitude start
5,135 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-4.1%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
479 ft
Distance climb
433 ft
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat

Morrison Loop 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
    #974 in Hiking [+]
    • #213067 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #27 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #6,306 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • 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 Loop located?
      Morrison Loop 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 40.40949, -105.15227.
      ▼ How hard is Morrison Loop?
      Morrison Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Morrison Loop?
      Morrison Loop has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,130 ft to 5,138 ft.
      ▼ How long is Morrison Loop?
      Morrison Loop is 1,138 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Morrison Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Morrison Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Morrison Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Morrison Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Morrison Loop?
      Morrison Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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