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Red Mesa Loop

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.9 (10)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Ken Caryl
  5. Deer Creek Canyon Park
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“A quick loop with rolling hills. ”

Bryan Bishop
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2.5

Miles

4.0

KM

Loop

7,425' 2,263 m

High

7,085' 2,159 m

Low

368' 112 m

Up

373' 114 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

Head up Plymouth Creek Trail to arrive at Red Mesa Loop. This loop can be done in either direction. For a great view take the out and back on Golden Eagle Trail to add another mile to the loop.

Flora & Fauna

Good tree cover on this trail make for a nicely shaded environment.

Contacts

Land Manager: Jefferson County, CO - Open Space Dept.

Shared By:

Bryan Bishop
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Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 10 votes

#5

in Deer Creek Canyon Park

#11492

Overall
  3.9 from 10 votes
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Trail Rankings

#5

in Deer Creek Canyon Park

#973

in Colorado

#11,492

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Walking along the trail. To the right is the scenic view path, Golden Eagle.
May 31, 2015 near Ken Caryl, CO
A bit of an incline on the trail.
May 31, 2015 near Ken Caryl, CO

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Check-Ins

Sep 25, 2021
Dylan Pradas
Jan 9, 2021
Maggie Galbweks
Fireblack trail to red Mesa loop 4mi
May 16, 2020
Matt Kohn
Jun 8, 2019
E G
with Rachael and crew
Jan 15, 2019
Lori Wagner
Jan 5, 2019
Mark Malsom
Nov 3, 2018
Sarah B
Plymouth Creek and Red Mesa. 7mi
Oct 26, 2018
Erin Andersen
Meadowlark Trail -> Plymouth Creek Trail -> Red Mountain Loop -> Homestead Trail -> Plymouth Mountain Trail -> Plymouth Creek Trail -> Meadowlark 9.2mi — 3h 16m

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