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5.3 miles
Distance
507 ft
Climb
-517 ft
Descent
00:38:14
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
6,445 ft
Altitude min
6,620 ft
Altitude max
6,525 ft
Altitude start
6,516 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:38:14
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Stinky Spring Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phil's World
    Cortez, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29703 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73302 in Trail Running
    • #62998 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Trail begins with a casual climb, leading to a mile or so of fantastic downhill swales. All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 197 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 982 rides
  • Last: Aug 5, 2026
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Stinky Spring Loop Trail Reports

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May 10, 2026 @ 7:31pm (America/Denver)
May 10, 2026
 Stinky is in surprisingly good shape after the 12 hours of Mesa Verde Race. Riding great!
Apr 29, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/Denver)
Apr 29, 2026
 Riding great
Apr 19, 2026 @ 10:30am (America/Denver)
Apr 19, 2026
 Dry, hard packed and fast
Mar 27, 2026 @ 1:09pm (America/Denver)
Mar 27, 2026
 Dry conditions, trails are in good shape.
Mar 22, 2026 @ 10:32am (America/Denver)
Mar 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (18 votes)
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        Directions to stinky-spring-loop trailhead (37.366930, -108.492060)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Stinky Spring Loop

        ▼ Where is Stinky Spring Loop located?
        Stinky Spring Loop is located in Phil's World, Cortez, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Phil's World trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.36693, -108.49206.
        ▼ How hard is Stinky Spring Loop?
        Stinky Spring Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stinky Spring Loop?
        Stinky Spring Loop has 507 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 517 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,445 ft to 6,620 ft.
        ▼ How long is Stinky Spring Loop?
        Stinky Spring Loop is 5.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stinky Spring Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Stinky Spring Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Stinky Spring Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Stinky Spring Loop are:
        • May (104 activities)
        • October (56 activities)
        • April (48 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Stinky Spring Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stinky Spring Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Stinky Spring Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 41 minutes to ride Stinky Spring Loop. The trail is 5.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Stinky Spring Loop?
        Stinky Spring Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 5,062 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,821 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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