Near North Loop Trail
Evening view looking over the valley to the west at the 1.65 mile mark of the route.
Near North Loop Trail
This photo is the view looking back to the northwest just before cresting the hill and going down to the east.
Near North Loop Trail
Greeted with a view of Horsetooth Reservoir after a steady moderate incline.

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North Loop Trail

2.0 (1 Rating)
A quick trail without a lot of elevation change.
1.6
mi
Distance
227
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.61mi
Distance
227ft
Elevation Gain
117ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
5,623ft
High Point
5,449ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Park in the lot just to the south of the northern end of Horsetooth Reservoir. Head out of the lot to the north and cross the road to the east side of the road. The trail is probably best-completed counter-clockwise. There are a few rock sections throughout the trail that deserve attention. The majority are at the 5 o'clock section of the loop. Otherwise, the trail is easy-going on fairly skinny singletrack.

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Contributors
Brian Smith