Near North Loop Trail
Wildflowers on Sound of Music. Mt. Jumbo in the background

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North Loop Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
Connects Son of Sidewinder to other trails.
4.3
mi
Distance
718
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
Unless posted otherwise, the majority of this trail is closed December 1 - May 1 annually.

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Flatter
Steeper
4.34mi
Distance
718ft
Elevation Gain
718ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
4,337ft
High Point
3,700ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The lower part of this trail connects the Exit from Sidewinder Complex trail to the middle of the Sidewinder and Sons trail. The upper part connects the middle of Sidewinder and Sons to Middle Trail and Sound of Music. Both parts are easy doubletrack.

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Contributors
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