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1.5 miles
Distance
134 ft
Climb
-387 ft
Descent
00:11:13
Avg time
-252 ft
Altitude change
9,080 ft
Altitude min
9,426 ft
Altitude max
9,340 ft
Altitude start
9,088 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-27.9%
Grade max
22.3%
Grade min
1,519 ft
Distance climb
5,112 ft
Distance down
1,483 ft
Distance flat
00:11:13
Avg time

Upper Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crested Butte Town Trails
    Crested Butte, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65160 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11982 in Trail Running
    • #69366 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail is very rocky, with some really difficult sections. The climbing sections that are steep have some large embedded rocks making it all climbable. There are also some fast fun sections through the meadow that are totally easy and smooth. But these sections are short lived between the rocks. The switch backs at the end are not rocky, but steep and there is even a log drop to a tight turn deep in the trees near the end when heading east.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 228 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Upper Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 20, 2026 @ 8:50am (America/Denver)
Jul 20, 2026
Jul 7, 2026 @ 2:27pm (America/Denver)
Jul 7, 2026
 tree across trail but easy to ride around or across no big deal
Jun 11, 2026 @ 9:27am (America/Denver)
Jun 11, 2026
 Fresh tree in the trail, able to step over it.
Aug 30, 2025 @ 6:00am
Aug 30, 2025
Jul 27, 2025 @ 10:56am
Jul 27, 2025
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on Jul 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical riding in a spectacular setting, one of my favorite ways to connect over to Strand Hill.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Loop located?
      Upper Loop is located in Crested Butte Town Trails, Crested Butte, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Crested Butte Town Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.88942, -106.966.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop has 134 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 387 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,080 ft to 9,426 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to ride Upper Loop. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,422 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,484 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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