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2.4 miles
Distance
349 ft
Climb
-507 ft
Descent
00:35:50
Avg time
-157 ft
Altitude change
9,320 ft
Altitude min
9,642 ft
Altitude max
9,478 ft
Altitude start
9,321 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-33.1%
Grade max
42.9%
Grade min
4,892 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,804 ft
Distance flat
00:35:50
Avg time

Outback (town loop) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silverton
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #224440 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97845 in Trail Running
    • #314621 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,940 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,795 in Trail Running
    • #6,832 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    June-November
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2010

One of the older trails “adapted” for mountain biking in the last 10 years in silverton. Connecting this trail to lower boulder gulch is considered “the town loop”, although it’s much more fun as an out and back. Rooty, rocky, and loamy, It’s a good warm up for the rest of the alpine trails in the area. It has some technical spots, water crossings with bridges in varying conditions, but all easily the walkable. The beaver dam broke a couple years ago and requires walking around during high water. Watch out for moose People have had some close encounters in the past couple years. The trail passes through private land towards arrastra gulch, be respectful so we can keep access for the future!

Access Info

Park at Kendall mountain recreation center at the east end of 14th st in silverton

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Outback (town loop) Trail Reports

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Nov 20, 2023 @ 6:48am
Nov 20, 2023
 Snow covered for season.
Nov 20, 2023 @ 6:47am
Nov 20, 2023
 Snow covered for season.
Dec 2, 2019 @ 12:13pm
Dec 2, 2019
Snow Covered
Jul 26, 2019 @ 9:43am
Jul 26, 2019
 Trail is damp and slick, but super fun. Roots and rocks abound, and be cautious on the bridge crossings. The in-water crossings are all rideable,...
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      Directions to outback-town-loop trailhead (37.827310, -107.626610)
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      DirtDiggler51
      Wouldn’t ride it again. Overgrown. Recommend shin guards or pants or you’ll be bleeding from overgrown aspen/evergreens. Lots of big loose chunk from mine tailings. 2x small rideable creek crossings. Got covered in web and silk caterpillars that were dangling from trees.
      Harleytodd69
      Lots of roots, hard to keep any momentum uphill
      woodysfj40 woodysfj40
      Plenty of water crossings, roots and rocks to keep it entertaining...some of the bridges are sketchy!!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Outback (town loop) located?
      Outback (town loop) is located in Silverton, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Silverton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.82731, -107.62661.
      ▼ How hard is Outback (town loop)?
      Outback (town loop) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outback (town loop)?
      Outback (town loop) has 349 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 507 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,320 ft to 9,642 ft.
      ▼ How long is Outback (town loop)?
      Outback (town loop) is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outback (town loop)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outback (town loop). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Outback (town loop)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Outback (town loop) are:
      • August (2 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Outback (town loop)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outback (town loop) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outback (town loop)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Outback (town loop). The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Outback (town loop)?
      Outback (town loop) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 97 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 102 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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