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4.9 miles
Distance
389 ft
Climb
-392 ft
Descent
00:41:14
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
6,789 ft
Altitude min
7,170 ft
Altitude max
6,887 ft
Altitude start
6,883 ft
Altitude end
-18.9%
Grade max
28%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,541 ft
Distance flat
00:41:14
Avg time
Northside Loop Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRed Hill Special Recreation Management Area
Carbondale, Colorado -
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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SeasonWinter closure for bikes on this BLM route is Dec. 1 through April 15.
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerBureau of Land Management
The Northside Loop is a 4.9 mile loop with a bit of everything. If done in the counter-clockwise direction, it starts with a long rocky climb with some technical spots thrown in for fun. As you top out, the trail descends out of the woods and into open sage.
This is where the fun really begins. The sage fields in the middle of this loop are super fast and so much fun. Wooded technical spots are thrown into the mix but the fast sage riding starts again. Riding in this direction can be tough later in the day as you're riding into the sun in all the high speed sections.
The loop ends as you climb back into the forest. The rocks start again as well. Overall the loop is a blast and begs for fast riding.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 7 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 75 rides
- Last: Jun 10, 2026
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(39.440270, -107.233010)
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Nearby Trails
- Outer Loop 1,949 ft
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- Big Top 3,392 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Northside Loop
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Where is Northside Loop located?
Northside Loop is located in Red Hill Special Recreation Management Area, Carbondale, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Red Hill Special Recreation Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.44027, -107.23301.
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How hard is Northside Loop?
Northside Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Northside Loop?
Northside Loop has 389 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 392 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,789 ft to 7,170 ft.
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How long is Northside Loop?
Northside Loop is 4.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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