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7.7 miles
Distance
1,559 ft
Climb
-1,574 ft
Descent
01:33:16
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
6,440 ft
Altitude min
7,335 ft
Altitude max
7,226 ft
Altitude start
7,211 ft
Altitude end
-49.2%
Grade max
92%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,608 ft
Distance flat
01:33:16
Avg time
Walker Ranch Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWalker Ranch
Boulder, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (8 votes)
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
A ride with some of the more rewarding descents in the area although be prepared to work for them. Walker Ranch is most notable for fast loose descents followed by steep leg and lung busting climbs. Be prepared for a mandatory hike-a-bike section as the trail heads down to South Boulder Creek.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
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- 10 miles avg distance
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- Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Directions to walker-ranch-loop trailhead
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12 Reviews & Comments
cbeetch
Did it counter clockwise. Nice views, great weather. I’ve biked all over the front range, summit county, and Grand Junction. This trail is not worth the time to drive to it. There are far better mtn bike trails with more interesting technical features, flow, and overall experience. It’s definitely a leg burner but if that’s all you’re looking for there’s quicker places to get that. Also lots of hikers which they have a right to be there just sayin it kills the ride when you’re constantly moving over, stopping, slowing down.
bikebaroness
There's a trail split near the top of the stairs with a sign saying one way is less technical than the other. The more technical spur has a steep rock face hike-a-bike. Take the other way.
Overall, I think it rides better clockwise. The two best downhill sections IMO are from the main lot down to Ethel Harold and from Crescent Meadows CW down to the creek.
Overall, I think it rides better clockwise. The two best downhill sections IMO are from the main lot down to Ethel Harold and from Crescent Meadows CW down to the creek.
ZachJbduY1
Beginner/Intermediate rider. Did this trail clockwise but hiked the stairs. Listen to the comments, don't hike the stairs. There is definitely one boulder drop on this trail that seemed near impossible to ride as beginner and I definitely would've got bent up if I wasn't going slow and stopped at the top. I saw no possible way to get down it... maybe some day I will. Mostly an intermediate trail but deserves the black rating due to steep techy ascents and some techy downhill sections that can surprise you.
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