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1.1 miles
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-604 ft
Descent
00:08:46
Avg time
-586 ft
Altitude change
9,733 ft
Altitude min
10,319 ft
Altitude max
10,319 ft
Altitude start
9,733 ft
Altitude end
-32.115%
Grade max
13.538%
Grade min
203 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:08:46
Avg time
Upper Elk Loop Details
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
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- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Upper Elk Loop is a 1 mile moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Fraser Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 19 miles avg distance
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Directions to upper-elk-loop trailhead
(39.888180, -105.845880)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Elk Loop
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Where is Upper Elk Loop located?
Upper Elk Loop is located in Fraser, Colorado, United States. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.88818, -105.84588.
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How hard is Upper Elk Loop?
Upper Elk Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Elk Loop?
Upper Elk Loop has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 604 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,733 ft to 10,319 ft.
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Is Upper Elk Loop a point to point trail?
Upper Elk Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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