Canyon Loop Trail

Boulder, CO

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Canyon Loop Trail

The open meadows and forested ravines between Fourmile Canyon and Boulder Canyon make up Betasso Preserve. The Canyon Loop Trail wanders in and out of ravines that stretch toward the high plains-if Grandma's House were at trail's end, this would be a fairy-tale "through the woods" experience. About half the trail wanders through Douglas fir on north-facing slopes; this forest is host to gorgeous wildflowers in spring. Must of the rest of the trail is shaded by the vanilla-scented ponderosa pine, which grow above a carpet of lush grass and flowers.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityBoulder
Length2.75 mi
Elevation Gain600 ft
Skill LevelEasy
Duration1 hour, 45 minutes
Trailhead Elevation6,400 ft
Top Elevation6,600 ft
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