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1.4 miles
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:43:36
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
5,121 ft
Altitude min
5,223 ft
Altitude max
5,205 ft
Altitude start
5,207 ft
Altitude end
-57.5%
Grade max
26.9%
Grade min
2,484 ft
Distance climb
1,818 ft
Distance down
2,956 ft
Distance flat
00:43:36
Avg time

Ruins Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #13298 in Hiking [+]
    • #183113 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #441 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #5,442 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Loops around the canyon and takes you on a tour of lots of ruins. Ruins like the Palace, Square Tower, and Hovenweep House

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Historic site

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ruins Loop Trail located?
      Ruins Loop Trail is located in Hovenweep National Monument, Dolores, Utah, United States. It is part of the Hovenweep National Monument trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.38555, -109.07998.
      ▼ How hard is Ruins Loop Trail?
      Ruins Loop Trail is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ruins Loop Trail?
      Ruins Loop Trail has 118 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,121 ft to 5,223 ft.
      ▼ Is Ruins Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Ruins Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ruins Loop Trail?
      Ruins Loop Trail is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ruins Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ruins Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ruins Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ruins Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Ruins Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to hike Ruins Loop Trail. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ruins Loop Trail?
      Ruins Loop Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 73 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 74 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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