more stats
2.8 miles
Distance
549 ft
Climb
-549 ft
Descent
00:32:21
Avg time
8,068 ft
Altitude min
8,294 ft
Altitude max
8,068 ft
Altitude start
8,068 ft
Altitude end
-27.502%
Grade max
23.909%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
635 ft
Distance flat
00:32:21
Avg time

Shadow Pine Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Flying J Ranch
    Conifer, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69919 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53338 in E-Biking
    • #77013 in Trail Running
    • #109541 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,275 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #563 in E-Biking
    • #2,239 in Trail Running
    • #3,127 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Fun easy ride in the trees, I got about 300ft of elevation in one lap on Strava. Lots of hikers and dog walkers also patrolled often by JEFFCO.

This loop is great for beginners or after an injury or if you just want a fun chill short ride. Enough to keep it interesting but not very intimidating, there are a couple of challenging spots for beginners but very manageable. Parking can be difficult on the weekends and nice bathrooms at the main trail head.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
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  • 36 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 236 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Shadow Pine Loop Trail Reports

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May 16, 2026 @ 8:27am (America/Denver)
May 16, 2026
Jun 8, 2025 @ 8:26am
Jun 8, 2025
 Great ride at elevation and was able to clock 3 laps. Some fun descents, a few things to pop some air over and a few creek crossings.
Dec 26, 2023 @ 1:58pm
Dec 26, 2023
Aug 28, 2023 @ 8:43am
Aug 28, 2023
 Riding nice. A few small puddles.
Jul 20, 2023 @ 3:16pm
Jul 20, 2023
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on May 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.08 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Dec 28, 2018 @ 10:16pm
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      1 Review & Comments

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      This is a great loop if you want to get out and log some quick miles at high altitude. Has a good mix of flow and some small rock features. A good amount of hikers, but not super busy. Fun to do a couple laps one way, then reverse to keep things fresh.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shadow Pine Loop located?
      Shadow Pine Loop is located in Flying J Ranch, Conifer, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Flying J Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.54489, -105.32201.
      ▼ How hard is Shadow Pine Loop?
      Shadow Pine Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shadow Pine Loop?
      Shadow Pine Loop has 549 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 549 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,068 ft to 8,294 ft.
      ▼ Is Shadow Pine Loop a point to point trail?
      Shadow Pine Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shadow Pine Loop?
      Shadow Pine Loop is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shadow Pine Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shadow Pine Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shadow Pine Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shadow Pine Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shadow Pine Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 39 minutes to ride Shadow Pine Loop. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shadow Pine Loop?
      Shadow Pine Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 969 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,642 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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