more stats
4.9 miles
Distance
344 ft
Climb
-862 ft
Descent
00:27:29
Avg time
-518 ft
Altitude change
5,864 ft
Altitude min
6,486 ft
Altitude max
6,480 ft
Altitude start
5,961 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-29%
Grade max
41.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,086 ft
Distance flat
00:27:29
Avg time

North Table Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Table Mountain Park
    Golden, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70940 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18439 in E-Biking
    • #121152 in Trail Running
    • #155081 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,286 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #208 in E-Biking
    • #3,454 in Trail Running
    • #4,826 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

North Table Loop is a fantastic trail. While it is often used by mountain bikers, the trail is multi-use and bi-directional.

Best ridden counter clockwise, this trail will offer a smooth, fast and flowy beginning that quickly becomes more technical. Often combined with the Cottonwood Canyon climb to access the top of North Table Mountain. The section of trail after Cottonwood Canyon is considerably more tame.

Keeping your speed up can make some of the technical parts a little more fun (lots of rocks to jump off, for example) but it is worthwhile to take it slowly the first time you ride the trail since there is some exposure just after the beginning of the trail.

This trail drains well after rain, but please do not ride when muddy

Tags
ExposureFlowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 rides
  • 11 miles average
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  • 160 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Avg: 3.79 (13 votes)
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      tttyyler tttyyler
      Avoid the afternoon rush unless you want to see huge crowds on their worst behavior.
      Jacob0yji6g
      Counter clockwise, the top of the loop is basically a less steep black run with lots of challenge and decent flow. Everything after cottonwood canyon is an L though.
      Landonop Landonop
      Tons of single track down the mountain after a short double track ride. Some fairly techy, sharp descents so be on your game. Great ride though.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Table Loop located?
      North Table Loop is located in North Table Mountain Park, Golden, Colorado, United States. It is part of the North Table Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.77637, -105.22234.
      ▼ How hard is North Table Loop?
      North Table Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Table Loop?
      North Table Loop has 344 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 862 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,864 ft to 6,486 ft.
      ▼ Is North Table Loop a point to point trail?
      North Table Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is North Table Loop?
      North Table Loop is 4.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Table Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North Table Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride North Table Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride North Table Loop are:
      • April (76 activities)
      • June (75 activities)
      • May (70 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access North Table Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Table Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride North Table Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride North Table Loop. The trail is 4.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is North Table Loop?
      North Table Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 9,045 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,993 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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