more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
78 ft
Climb
-202 ft
Descent
00:04:51
Avg time
-125 ft
Altitude change
6,672 ft
Altitude min
6,823 ft
Altitude max
6,823 ft
Altitude start
6,699 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-22.2%
Grade max
14.7%
Grade min
1,207 ft
Distance climb
2,795 ft
Distance down
1,791 ft
Distance flat
00:04:51
Avg time

Sage Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Hill Special Recreation Management Area
    Carbondale, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #107612 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131611 in Trail Running
    • #367271 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,199 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,794 in Trail Running
    • #7,515 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Closed Dec. 1–Apr. 15 for bikes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM — Colorado River Valley Field Office

Short, rolling singletrack winding through open sagebrush and juniper on Red Hill. Expect mellow climbs, tight turns, and scenic views across the Roaring Fork Valley, with connections into the surrounding Red Hill trail network.

Disclaimer

This area is closed to Elk Calving Season Dec 1 to April 15

Tags
Tight and twistyViews
Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 62 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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on Jun 1, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sage Loop located?
      Sage Loop is located in Red Hill Special Recreation Management Area, Carbondale, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Red Hill Special Recreation Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.44326, -107.22943.
      ▼ How hard is Sage Loop?
      Sage Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sage Loop?
      Sage Loop has 78 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,672 ft to 6,823 ft.
      ▼ Is Sage Loop a point to point trail?
      Sage Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sage Loop?
      Sage Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sage Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sage Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sage Loop?
      Sage Loop is best visited during: Closed Dec. 1–Apr. 15 for bikes.
      ▼ How do I access Sage Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sage Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sage Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Sage Loop. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sage Loop?
      Sage Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 304 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 288 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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