Near Settler Loop
This dirt road leads to the Ward Dam. The gate closes at random times, so you can be trapped if you drive here.
Near Settler Loop
Make a left when you see this sign.
Near Settler Loop
From the visitor's parking, head north to a sign at the mountain biking trailhead. Go right when you see this sign. Go left when the trail forks shortly after.
Near Settler Loop
1966 Corner Property Line and Red Rocks - They don't make corner property lines like they used to!
Near Settler Loop
A lichen-covered Fairy Tree grows trailside.

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Settler Loop

4.0 (2 Ratings)
Veni. Vidi. Dormivi.
0.9
mi
Distance
151
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.88mi
Distance
151ft
Elevation Gain
19ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
1,421ft
High Point
1,289ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Settlers. The 1800's version of generation X. Why did they opt to settle? They could have gone all the way. Most likely why this trail is so short. Never settle for less than all the way. Hike far and Hike wild.

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