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6.1 miles
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-2,204 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-2,191 ft
Altitude change
4,916 ft
Altitude min
7,107 ft
Altitude start
4,915 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-28.1%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
751 ft
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down

Red Canyon Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Biscuit Rock/Uravan Area Trails
    Uravan, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Uncompahgre Field Office

This section of the Red Canyon Loop uses CR Q 13 which climbs steadily from the Biscuit Rock area an Hwy 141. It gets steep and rough in sections and is also part of the 160 mile long Rimrocker jeep trail.

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Look for the one lane bridge crossing the Dolores River about 30 miles south of Gateway off Hwy 141 at Biscuit Rock.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Red Canyon Loop

        ▼ Where is Red Canyon Loop located?
        Red Canyon Loop is located in Biscuit Rock/Uravan Area Trails, Uravan, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Biscuit Rock/Uravan Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.39009, -108.90062.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Canyon Loop?
        Red Canyon Loop has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,204 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,916 ft to 7,107 ft.
        ▼ Is Red Canyon Loop a point to point trail?
        Red Canyon Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Red Canyon Loop?
        Red Canyon Loop is 6.1 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Canyon Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Canyon Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Canyon Loop?
        Red Canyon Loop is best visited during: All year.
        ▼ How busy is Red Canyon Loop?
        Red Canyon Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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