more stats
4,005 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-74 ft
Descent
00:09:20
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
5,708 ft
Altitude min
5,776 ft
Altitude max
5,746 ft
Altitude start
5,711 ft
Altitude end
-0.893%
Grade
-19.067%
Grade max
10.463%
Grade min
1,136 ft
Distance climb
1,720 ft
Distance down
1,149 ft
Distance flat
00:09:20
Avg time

Schoolhouse Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Heil Valley Ranch
    Lyons, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #111827 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,288 in Mountain Biking · Colorado
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny
  • Land Owner

Schoolhouse Loop is Boulder County's first beginner/kids skills trail. This easy 1-mile directional loop trail features 9 optional obstacle lines designed for kids and beginners on mountain bikes Take laps on the trail and then work on your skills in the skills area by the parking lot.

Tags
Kid friendlySkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 143 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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Schoolhouse Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 26, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Denver)
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May 31, 2026 @ 11:33am (America/Denver)
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May 8, 2026 @ 1:20pm (America/Denver)
May 8, 2026
Trail is open. Please update conditions if you ride.
May 5, 2026 @ 11:32am (America/Denver)
May 5, 2026
Closed for muddy conditions. Status will be updated when trail reopens
May 2, 2026 @ 5:27pm (America/Denver)
May 2, 2026
Very dry
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on Jul 26, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

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      CCW beginner/intermediate perspective. I rate it 4/5. Used as an extension to Overland Loop. Nothing fast but a surprisingly fun trail with several optional man-made features that are fun to progress on. Won't be fun for anyone with experience but great for beginners.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Schoolhouse Loop located?
      Schoolhouse Loop is located in Heil Valley Ranch, Lyons, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Heil Valley Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.13582, -105.29956.
      ▼ How hard is Schoolhouse Loop?
      Schoolhouse Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.893%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Schoolhouse Loop?
      Schoolhouse Loop has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,708 ft to 5,776 ft.
      ▼ Is Schoolhouse Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Schoolhouse Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Schoolhouse Loop?
      Schoolhouse Loop is 4,005 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Schoolhouse Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Schoolhouse Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Schoolhouse Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Schoolhouse Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Schoolhouse Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Schoolhouse Loop. The trail is 4,005 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Schoolhouse Loop?
      Schoolhouse Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 929 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,152 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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