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7.9 miles
Distance
927 ft
Climb
-973 ft
Descent
01:53:57
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
8,074 ft
Altitude min
8,660 ft
Altitude max
8,120 ft
Altitude start
8,074 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-27.6%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
01:53:57
Avg time
Pronghorn Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDel Norte
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonOpen May 1 to Dec. 31
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Dogs AllowedYes
Elevation: 7,900 to 8,600 ft.
Difficulty: Easy to Difficult
Distance: 9.5 miles For hikers and mountain bikers, this single-track non-motorized natural surface trail connects to Del Norte’s Lookout Mountain Park and Trails. These NEPA approved trails have long, mostly gradual climbs and descents. The area has a mix of rock features, canyon, and big vistas of San Francisco Creek, the San Luis Valley and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range. Centering around one large loop, the climbs/descents are longer than many in the area with some excellent lower watershed features. Mule deer, elk, falcons, hawks, and other bird species, desert flowers, grasses and reptiles inhabit the area.
Access Info
In Del Norte on US Hwy 160 turn south on French Street (Rio Grande County Rd 13) for 1 ½ miles.
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6 Months
- 8 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 47 rides
- Last: Oct 17, 2026
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13 Reviews & Comments
nwta-ted
Best ridden clockwise. Trail is easy to follow. Makes for a nice 9-mile loop with 1k elevation gain. The trail is chunky. So much so that the trail name should change to 'Chunky Monkey'.
If you are riding with beginners that you are trying to get into the sport, don't start them on this trail. Instead, Linekiln Trail would be a better option.
If you are riding with beginners that you are trying to get into the sport, don't start them on this trail. Instead, Linekiln Trail would be a better option.
smallfrye
Maybe, I was having a bad day but I wasn't fond of this area. Lime Kilm/Stone Quary areas ride better to me.
monkytrick
Casual tech XC with a sweet little downhill to finish. Well worth the rip if you’re in the area and weather permits - no cover whatsoever from sun or storms. No “improvements” are necessary, this trail rides great as is.
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