more stats
2.4 miles
Distance
620 ft
Climb
-620 ft
Descent
00:21:48
Avg time
7,090 ft
Altitude min
7,440 ft
Altitude max
7,116 ft
Altitude start
7,116 ft
Altitude end
-40.969%
Grade max
40.672%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
941 ft
Distance flat
00:21:48
Avg time

Red Mesa Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Deer Creek Canyon Park
    Columbine, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62008 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7190 in E-Biking
    • #105551 in Trail Running
    • #121339 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,091 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #64 in E-Biking
    • #3,005 in Trail Running
    • #3,483 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Apr-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Intermediate loop at the top of the Plymouth Creek Trail. Split half and half with climbing and descending back to the intersection. Nothing too technical and the climb is moderate.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 45 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 246 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Red Mesa Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 25, 2026 @ 8:06am (America/Denver)
Jul 25, 2026
 Ideal trail conditions give rain the day before
Jun 13, 2026 @ 2:30pm (America/Denver)
Jun 13, 2026
Dec 19, 2025 @ 7:57pm (America/Denver)
Dec 19, 2025
 A few icy spots and tree down on cw climb
Sep 9, 2025 @ 4:15pm
Sep 9, 2025
Aug 6, 2025 @ 7:45am
Aug 6, 2025
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Status:
on Jul 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.66 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      May 22, 2017 @ 8:20pm
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Eternal_b
      Great views and interesting look at the burn but sandy and tame. I'd rather skip this and do 2 loops on Plymouth
      sknuth sknuth
      Also recommend clockwise. Done both ways and clockwise has easier climbing and then good chunky down.
      provin1327 provin1327
      Fun to ride either way but clockwise seems to get you more singletrack descending

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Mesa Loop located?
      Red Mesa Loop is located in Deer Creek Canyon Park, Columbine, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Deer Creek Canyon Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.53305, -105.16362.
      ▼ How hard is Red Mesa Loop?
      Red Mesa Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Mesa Loop?
      Red Mesa Loop has 620 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 620 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,090 ft to 7,440 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Mesa Loop a point to point trail?
      Red Mesa Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Mesa Loop?
      Red Mesa Loop is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Mesa Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Mesa Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Mesa Loop?
      Red Mesa Loop is best visited during: Apr-Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Red Mesa Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Mesa Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Mesa Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Red Mesa Loop. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Mesa Loop?
      Red Mesa Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,807 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,592 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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