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Canyon Loop

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 4.1 (20)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Boulder
  5. Betasso Preserve
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“A quick loop with easy access. Offers great views and forested sections. ”

Duncan Moore
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3.2

Miles

5.2

KM

Loop

6,589' 2,008 m

High

6,176' 1,883 m

Low

490' 149 m

Up

491' 150 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

NOTE: Bikes prohibited Wednesdays and Saturdays

Description

From the trailhead, the Canyon Loop opens up to an open grassland on the rim of the preserve. The first half of the trail quickly drops in altitude and the second half of the trail is spent gaining altitude. The trail is mainly comprised of singletrack and has numerous opportunities for amazing views. The trail is made up of compact dirt with some rocks and roots showing.

Contacts

Local Club: Boulder Mountainbike Alliance

Land Manager: Boulder County, CO - Parks and Open Space

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Duncan Moore
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 20 votes

#1

in Betasso Preserve

#2041

Overall
  4.1 from 20 votes
5 Star
40%
4 Star
25%
3 Star
35%
2 Star
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1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#1

in Betasso Preserve

#264

in Colorado

#2,041

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The meadow
Oct 20, 2015 near Boulder, CO
Progression of the Betasso climb in three shots.
Aug 25, 2017 near Boulder, CO
The trail is smooth and wide through the trees to finish the Canyon loop.
Oct 20, 2015 near Boulder, CO
The climbs are gradual.
Dec 21, 2018 near Boulder, CO
Really fun loop!
Dec 21, 2018 near Boulder, CO

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Mar 2, 2024
Hillary Mehnert
Great hike! Some spots are very icy and muddy but overall pretty dry!
Jul 15, 2023
Maria Bennett
Jul 6, 2023
Private User
May 18, 2022
Amber Jeffers
Apr 13, 2022
Amber Jeffers
Jan 3, 2021
Private User
Dec 7, 2020
Rich Guess
Lots of snow pack in shaded areas. Slick with melt/refreeze 3.4mi — 1h 50m
Sep 27, 2020
Brian Barnett

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