Larimer County: Devil’s Backbone Trail

Fort Collins, CO

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Larimer County: Devil’s Backbone Trail

The Devil’s Backbone is a small section of the hogbacks found up and down the Front Range. The hogbacks are remnants of an ancient exposed seafloor that has been honed by the elements over thousands of years. It’s an easy, well-maintained trail right outside of Loveland on the way to Estes Park (Rocky Mountain National Park).

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityFort Collins
Length3.5 mi
Elevation Gain200 ft
Skill LevelEasy
Duration2 hours
SeasonYear Round
Trailhead Elevation5,000 ft
Top Elevation5,200 ft
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