more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Royal Gorge Park
    Cañon City, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #156575 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68826 in Trail Running
    • #33668 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Overlook Trail (loop)?
      Overlook Trail (loop) is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Overlook Trail (loop)?
      Overlook Trail (loop) is 4,149 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Overlook Trail (loop)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Overlook Trail (loop). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Overlook Trail (loop)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Overlook Trail (loop) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Overlook Trail (loop)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Overlook Trail (loop). The trail is 4,149 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Overlook Trail (loop)?
      Overlook Trail (loop) is a very popular trail. There have been 859 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,034 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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