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3.5 miles
Distance
208 ft
Climb
-210 ft
Descent
00:18:47
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
6,296 ft
Altitude min
6,408 ft
Altitude max
6,330 ft
Altitude start
6,329 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-10.2%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
4,829 ft
Distance climb
5,246 ft
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:18:47
Avg time

Trust Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phil's World
    Cortez, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66969 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20645 in Trail Running
    • #72739 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).

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  • 15 miles average
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        Directions to trust-loop trailhead (37.350520, -108.490970)

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        Riding Phil's World's TRUST LOOP Will...
        10:10 | 107 | Oct 17, 2024 , Cortez

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Trust Loop

        Where is Trust Loop located?
        Trust 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 37.35052, -108.49097.
        How hard is Trust Loop?
        Trust Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
        What is the elevation gain for Trust Loop?
        Trust Loop has 208 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 210 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,296 ft to 6,408 ft.
        How long is Trust Loop?
        Trust Loop is 3.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

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