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4,361 ft
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:04:41
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
5,475 ft
Altitude min
5,520 ft
Altitude max
5,487 ft
Altitude start
5,482 ft
Altitude end
-0.099%
Grade
-17.852%
Grade max
20.193%
Grade min
1,832 ft
Distance climb
1,987 ft
Distance down
542 ft
Distance flat
00:04:41
Avg time

Valley Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bobcat Ridge
    Loveland, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89246 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80603 in Trail Running
    • #80511 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Land Owner
    City of Fort Collins

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Valley Loop is a 4,361 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Loveland Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 23.4 km average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 16.2 km avg distance
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  • 128 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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Valley Loop Trail Reports

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Oct 2, 2023 @ 9:26am
Oct 2, 2023
 Pretty loose with sand in areas. Lots of tumble weeds on the lower section too.
Sep 8, 2023 @ 10:46am
Sep 8, 2023
 For trail closures please check COTREX, https://trails.colorado.gov/ or fcgov.com/naturalareas as the City of Fort Collins (manager of Bobcat...
Mar 21, 2023 @ 6:23am
Mar 21, 2023
 Great condition. Good to go
Nov 17, 2020 @ 2:29pm
Nov 17, 2020
 Park closed indefinitely due to damage from Cameron Peak fire
Dec 9, 2017 @ 8:59am
Dec 9, 2017
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        jessicaashurst
        This should be a great trail, not blue. It’s a nice singletrack along the double wide walking path. Smooth, no rocks or elevation

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Valley Loop located?
        Valley Loop is located in Bobcat Ridge, Loveland, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Bobcat Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.48577, -105.2314.
        ▼ How hard is Valley Loop?
        Valley Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.099%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Valley Loop?
        Valley Loop has 76 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,475 ft to 5,520 ft.
        ▼ Is Valley Loop a point to point trail?
        Valley Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Valley Loop?
        Valley Loop is 4,361 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Valley Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Valley Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Valley Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Valley Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Valley Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Valley Loop. The trail is 4,361 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Valley Loop?
        Valley Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 674 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 803 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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