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3,228 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:03:02
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
6,428 ft
Altitude min
6,505 ft
Altitude max
6,489 ft
Altitude start
6,457 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
1,030 ft
Distance climb
1,362 ft
Distance down
791 ft
Distance flat
00:03:02
Avg time

Purple Loop - North Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phillip Miller Park
    Castle Rock, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43829 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22325 in E-Biking
    • #12829 in Trail Running
    • #35649 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Purple Loop - North is a 3,228 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Castle Rock Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 14 miles average
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  • 16 miles avg distance
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        Directions to purple-loop-north trailhead (39.371000, -104.882470)
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        Jun 9, 2019 @ 10:15pm
        Jun 9, 2019

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        Purple Loop North - fun blue flow above Castle...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Purple Loop - North

        ▼ Where is Purple Loop - North located?
        Purple Loop - North is located in Phillip Miller Park, Castle Rock, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Phillip Miller Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.371, -104.88247.
        ▼ How hard is Purple Loop - North?
        Purple Loop - North is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Purple Loop - North?
        Purple Loop - North has 81 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,428 ft to 6,505 ft.
        ▼ How long is Purple Loop - North?
        Purple Loop - North is 3,228 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Purple Loop - North?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Purple Loop - North. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Purple Loop - North?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Purple Loop - North are:
        • June (83 activities)
        • July (67 activities)
        • August (52 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Purple Loop - North? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Purple Loop - North?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Purple Loop - North. The trail is 3,228 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Purple Loop - North?
        Purple Loop - North is a very popular trail. There have been 4,600 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,832 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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