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2.1 miles
Distance
222 ft
Climb
-178 ft
Descent
00:17:46
Avg time
44 ft
Altitude change
5,081 ft
Altitude min
5,291 ft
Altitude max
5,085 ft
Altitude start
5,128 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-18.5%
Grade max
19%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,698 ft
Distance down
837 ft
Distance flat
00:17:46
Avg time

Wild Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Devils Backbone Open Space
    Loveland, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #3498 in Hiking [+]
    • #25708 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #110 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #895 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is a hiking only trail. Bikers should ride the Hidden Valley trail that just east of this trail.

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Wild Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 8, 2026 @ 8:08am (America/Denver)
Sep 8, 2026
Parking kiosk has been replaced with QR code. $10 for a day.
Dec 1, 2024 @ 2:25pm
Dec 1, 2024
Nov 26, 2024 @ 9:07am
Nov 26, 2024
Parking area requires a FEE and the kiosk was messed up - didn't work. BEWARE.
Oct 24, 2022 @ 2:58pm
Oct 24, 2022
Sep 12, 2021 @ 10:28am
Sep 12, 2021
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on Sep 8, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.5 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      SoonerBikeNut SoonerBikeNut
      Wonderful, close to town, hike. It is primarily a hard dirt, rock mixed trail. Very easy to navigate. Good footwear would be recommended though.
      There is an "observation" area about 3/4 mile in. Very interesting facts about the area and the rock formation. You are able to see wonderful views of the valley below and the mountains afar, with a map showing the names of the mountain formations.
      On up further, in the top part of the loop, you will come to the "Keyhole". Pretty cool to look through and see how it was formed.
      The lower part of the loop is very easy to navigate and is pretty level.
      Have fun!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wild Loop located?
      Wild Loop is located in Devils Backbone Open Space, Loveland, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Devils Backbone Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.41182, -105.1527.
      ▼ How hard is Wild Loop?
      Wild Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wild Loop?
      Wild Loop has 222 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,081 ft to 5,291 ft.
      ▼ Is Wild Loop a point to point trail?
      Wild Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wild Loop?
      Wild Loop is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wild Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wild Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Wild Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Wild Loop are:
      • March (11 activities)
      • December (11 activities)
      • May (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Wild Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wild Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Wild Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to hike Wild Loop. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wild Loop?
      Wild Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 543 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 750 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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