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4,149 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:08:54
Avg time
6,715 ft
Altitude min
6,797 ft
Altitude max
6,780 ft
Altitude start
6,780 ft
Altitude end
-9.323%
Grade max
10.523%
Grade min
1,697 ft
Distance climb
2,165 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:08:54
Avg time
Overlook Trail (loop) Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRoyal Gorge Park
Cañon City, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Overlook Trail (loop) is a 4,149 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cañon City Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
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Directions to overlook-trail-loop trailhead
(38.462120, -105.312690)
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Routes with this trail
12 miles • 1,528 ft • 6 •
A 12 mile tour to get a taste of most of what the Royal Gorge area has to offer for mountain biking.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Overlook Trail (loop)
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Where is Overlook Trail (loop) located?
Overlook Trail (loop) is located in Royal Gorge Park, Cañon City, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Royal Gorge Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.46212, -105.31269.
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How hard is Overlook Trail (loop)?
Overlook Trail (loop) is rated as Blue difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Overlook Trail (loop)?
Overlook Trail (loop) has 94 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,715 ft to 6,797 ft.
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Is Overlook Trail (loop) a point to point trail?
Overlook Trail (loop) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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