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6.5 miles
Distance
647 ft
Climb
-645 ft
Descent
00:36:18
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
5,499 ft
Altitude min
5,775 ft
Altitude max
5,625 ft
Altitude start
5,627 ft
Altitude end
0.005%
Grade
-21.454%
Grade max
20.307%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,871 ft
Distance flat
00:36:18
Avg time

Mt Carbon Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Creek Lake Park
    Lakewood, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86358 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43503 in E-Biking
    • #140755 in Trail Running
    • #206075 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,672 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #477 in E-Biking
    • #4,119 in Trail Running
    • #6,184 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Mt Carbon Loop is a 7 mile moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Lakewood Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 647 ft green climb. On average it takes 36 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 33 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 90 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Mt Carbon Loop Trail Reports

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on Nov 24, 2024
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Avg: 3.7 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to mt-carbon-loop trailhead (39.650200, -105.158460)

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      0:11 | 1568 | Sep 28, 2020 , Lakewood
      3.6 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
      5 ★ 36%
      4 ★ 27%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 27%
      1 ★ 9%

      1 Review & Comments

      SquawkSpinach SquawkSpinach
      Fun on a gravel bike. Just watch out for punctures. Had 2 the last time I tried it with tubes. Went much smoother with tubeless.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt Carbon Loop located?
      Mt Carbon Loop is located in Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Bear Creek Lake Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.6502, -105.15846.
      ▼ How hard is Mt Carbon Loop?
      Mt Carbon Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.005%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt Carbon Loop?
      Mt Carbon Loop has 647 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 645 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,499 ft to 5,775 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt Carbon Loop a point to point trail?
      Mt Carbon Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mt Carbon Loop?
      Mt Carbon Loop is 6.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt Carbon Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mt Carbon Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mt Carbon Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mt Carbon Loop are:
      • June (12 activities)
      • August (7 activities)
      • May (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mt Carbon Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt Carbon Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mt Carbon Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Mt Carbon Loop. The trail is 6.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mt Carbon Loop?
      Mt Carbon Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 601 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 680 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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