7.7 miles
Distance
1,559 ft
Climb
-1,574 ft
Descent
01:35:43
Avg time

Walker Ranch Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Walker Ranch
    Boulder, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (8 votes)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #11418 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7929 in Trail Running
    • #4385 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Boulder County Parks & Open Space

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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Walker Ranch Loop multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -15 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,440 ft
  • Altitude max
    7,335 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,226 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,211 ft
  • Grade max
    -49.2%
  • Grade min
    92%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,608 ft
  • Avg time
    01:35:43
  • Avg reverse time
    01:39:31
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on Feb 27, 2025
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 4.03 (22 votes)
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      Walker Ranch Loop Trail Reports

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      Feb 27, 2025 @ 6:47pm
      Feb 27, 2025
      		 Still more ice and mud than I expected. I would give it a few more days until I would ride it. Better for the trail and more fun.
      Dec 2, 2024 @ 7:05pm
      Dec 2, 2024
      		 winter conditions
      Oct 5, 2024 @ 12:18pm
      Oct 5, 2024
      Jun 10, 2024 @ 10:58pm
      Jun 10, 2024
      		 Trail is generally in worse shape than it’s been the last few years due to heavy erosion from rain and runoff and could use some maintenance...
      Jun 6, 2024 @ 10:31am
      Jun 6, 2024
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      • 1 rides
      • 8 miles avg distance
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      • 5 rides
      • 8 miles avg distance
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      • 112 rides
      • Last: Mar 11, 2025

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