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1.4 miles
Distance
-620 ft
Descent
00:18:06
Avg time
-620 ft
Altitude change
8,929 ft
Altitude min
9,549 ft
Altitude max
9,549 ft
Altitude start
8,930 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-43.6%
Grade max
1.3%
Grade min
102 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
538 ft
Distance flat
00:18:06
Avg time

Wagon Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salida
    , Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #1427
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #126577 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66931 in Trail Running
    • #39508 in Hiking
    • #22677 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,618 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,993 in Trail Running
    • #1,354 in Hiking
    • #628 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

The Wagon Loop Trail is a popular multi-use trail that climbs steeply up to the Colorado Trail. After turning left on the Colorado Trail, it then turns right off the Colorado Trail to continue to a waterfall, and then on to a lake.

The lower portion of this trail is maybe 2/3 to 1/2 climbable, with the rest of it requiring hike-a-bike due to steep grades and large boulders.

Expect hikers and equestrian traffic on this trail.

Tags
Hike-a-bikeRock gardensWaterfall

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Wagon Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 27, 2026 @ 12:16pm (America/Denver)
Jun 27, 2026
 tree down
Jun 12, 2021 @ 10:07am
Jun 12, 2021
Jun 6, 2021 @ 7:56am
Jun 6, 2021
Nice trail, I think they cleaned up the trail some. We hiked down from the falls, there are some rocky parts, but less traveled than the falls...
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Avg: 3.84 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wagon Loop located?
      Wagon Loop is located in Salida, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Salida trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.66681, -106.18052.
      ▼ How hard is Wagon Loop?
      Wagon Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wagon Loop?
      The trail has 620 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,929 ft to 9,549 ft.
      ▼ Is Wagon Loop a point to point trail?
      Wagon Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wagon Loop?
      Wagon Loop is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wagon Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wagon Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Wagon Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wagon Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wagon Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Wagon Loop. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wagon Loop?
      Wagon Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 472 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 465 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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