more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
137 ft
Climb
-138 ft
Descent
00:14:25
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
6,409 ft
Altitude min
6,479 ft
Altitude max
6,436 ft
Altitude start
6,434 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
2,552 ft
Distance climb
2,835 ft
Distance down
810 ft
Distance flat
00:14:25
Avg time

Wormhole Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wormhole Loop Trails
    Trinidad, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #23813 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76703 in Trail Running
    • #77503 in Hiking
    • #11624 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #17897 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #323 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,225 in Trail Running
    • #2,388 in Hiking
    • #76 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #445 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    City of Trinidad

This trail is rideable in way but clockwise is more fun for the features like Challenge Rock.

The Wormhole Loop, made possible largely through community efforts, offers a quick and fast rip through the high desert outside of Trinidad, Colorado.

A short, punchy, and loose climb with a couple of rock step-ups will bring you to the beginning of the loop. The north end is sandier and flatter with some exposure to the cliffs and views out over the city dump and plains. The south loop is chunkier and has a couple fun features including slickrock sections with optional lines, a couple of drops, and more exposure. At the south edge of the loop is a great view of Simpson's Rest and the city.

After a lap or three, the descent to the trailhead is fast and twisty. Watch out for the loose rocks and sandy corners. At the bottom as the trail flattens out there's a gap jump to one of the final berms on your right.

Most of the loop is fairly flat with some little kickers to climb. It is a solid blue for the chunk, loose corners, and exposure.

Access Info

An easy ride from town, the trailhead can be accessed at the west end of Arch St or via the Crossbed Trail which runs behind the cemetery.

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Wormhole Loop Trail Reports

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on Feb 10, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Directions to wormhole-loop trailhead (37.191130, -104.519210)

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      tamweb
      This is a solid pushing black trail lots of rock and exposure. Hard climb to the top but fun

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wormhole Loop located?
      Wormhole Loop is located in Wormhole Loop Trails, Trinidad, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Wormhole Loop Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.19113, -104.51921.
      ▼ How hard is Wormhole Loop?
      Wormhole Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wormhole Loop?
      Wormhole Loop has 137 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,409 ft to 6,479 ft.
      ▼ How long is Wormhole Loop?
      Wormhole Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wormhole Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wormhole Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Wormhole Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wormhole Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wormhole Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Wormhole Loop. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wormhole Loop?
      Wormhole Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 196 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 484 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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