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Mary's

Intermediate
 4.0 (103)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Western Colorado
  4. …McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area
  5. Kokopelli Loops
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“A great classic ride by itself, and a great way to connect other trails in the area. ”

Nick Wilder
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5.6

Miles

9.0

KM
Singletrack

4,839' 1,475 m

High

4,580' 1,396 m

Low

651' 198 m

Up

429' 131 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

Mary's Loop starts with a solid climb up a rocky dirt road and is not an inviting start. You might look at this from the road and doublecheck the trail sign... but it gets better - much better!

Mary's is one of the classics in the area - partly because the ride itself and the scenery are excellent, and partly because it's the main connector between the other awesome rides here.

You'll soon hit the canyon rim with great stops along the way to take in the massive views overlooking the Colorado river. The doubletrack gives way to singletrack and it gets more technical and rocky in spots. Some riders will need to walk a couple of very short bits.

The trail intersects with the Horsethief Bench Loop, Mary's Cutoff, and Wrangler Loop (Horsethief Bench Loop is well worth a detour, or at least watching someone trying to ride the entrance "hike-a-bike").

Then there's more riding along the rim, with no real climbs but several short technical sections. After the intersection with Steve's Loop (again, well worth a detour), the trail becomes doubletrack again, turns away from the rim, and generally gets less interesting.

You could turn around here or continue another 1.5 doubletrack miles to finish off Mary's Loop when it ends at Lion's Loop.

Contacts

Local Club: Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association

Jan 31, 2023: 2022 Annual Report

May 27, 2022: RAT Race Update

Mar 30, 2022: New Mountain Bike Trail System in Montrose Funded by $242,000 Grant

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Grand Junction Field Office

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Nick Wilder with improvements by Alex Lheritier
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  4.0 from 103 votes

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Cleaning the entrance to Horsethief Bench Loop... Going UP! Allez!!
Oct 26, 2016 near Loma, CO
A quick lap on one of the favorites at Kokopelli Loops–Horsethief Bench.
Dec 23, 2016 near Loma, CO
Troy kills it on the technical section.
Nov 1, 2013 near Loma, CO
Mary's Loop weaving around slot canyons
Apr 4, 2013 near Loma, CO
Playing with gravity on slickrock.
Oct 25, 2020 near Loma, CO
Tricky part ridiing around the cliff and up some small steps
Jul 20, 2018 near Loma, CO

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Nov 13, 2022
M K
With Tim
Sep 17, 2022
Nicholas Corle
Aug 24, 2022
Kim Clemons
Super open and exposed but gorgeous views of the canyon! Not an easy ride by any means 5.6mi
Jun 24, 2022
Atsuko Ohtake
May 30, 2022
Will Seamans
May 25, 2022
Bence Tamas
Didn't ride the entire trail, but lots of fun!
May 4, 2022
Todd Ward
Did Mary's to Steve's and Wrangler back, amazing views don't skip it. 12mi — 2h 15m
Apr 9, 2022
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