Near Lower Arrowhead Loop
Jappow trees midway up Ute Trail climb
Near Lower Arrowhead Loop
Upper Ute Trail
Near Lower Arrowhead Loop
Views of Edwards from Apache
Near Lower Arrowhead Loop
Views of Arrowhead from the top of Apache
Near Lower Arrowhead Loop

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Lower Arrowhead Loop

3.5 (2 Ratings)
Quick and relatively easy loop on the best of Arrowhead
4.6
mi
Distance
1,158
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.58mi
Distance
1,158ft
Elevation Gain
1,159ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
8,393ft
High Point
7,431ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start up the Ute Trail with a climb in the aspens between Arrowhead Village and Bachelor Gulch. The trail is non-technical and it climbs casually for the most part, with a few more aerobically challenging sections. Near the top, take a right on Apache, a smooth singletrack with great valley views up high through open terrain. Lower down it quickly passes through an aspen forest before ending on the dirt road. Maybe some day they'll extend it to the bottom? For now, follow the road called Piece O' Cake back to the base area.

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