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1,628 ft
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
00:06:21
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
6,253 ft
Altitude min
6,330 ft
Altitude max
6,328 ft
Altitude start
6,280 ft
Altitude end
-2.997%
Grade
-58.919%
Grade max
38.371%
Grade min
815 ft
Distance climb
666 ft
Distance down
147 ft
Distance flat
00:06:21
Avg time

Upper Dog Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #314064 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107398 in Trail Running
    • #47204 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,381 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,054 in Trail Running
    • #1,613 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Upper Dog Loop is a 1,628 ft less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Dog Loop located?
      Upper Dog Loop is located in Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Red Rock Canyon Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.85119, -104.88197.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Dog Loop?
      Upper Dog Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.997%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Dog Loop?
      Upper Dog Loop has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,253 ft to 6,330 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Dog Loop a point to point trail?
      Upper Dog Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Dog Loop?
      Upper Dog Loop is 1,628 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Dog Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Dog Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Dog Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Dog Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Dog Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Upper Dog Loop. The trail is 1,628 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Dog Loop?
      Upper Dog Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 136 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 219 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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