North Table Loop
Trail
7.5 mile
12.0 kilometer
point to point
80% Singletrack
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
883'
269 m
Descent: -934' -285 m
High: 6,482' 1,976 m
Low: 5,857' 1,785 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 5% (3°)
Max Grade: 14% (8°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
All Clear
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“Big climbs. Rowdy descents. Amazing 360-degree views.”
— Leslie KehmeierElectric Mountain Bikes Allowed
Features -none-
Overview
Overall, this is a nice mellow ride that feels somewhat remote, despite being right on the edge of town. There's a decent amount of climbing, so the ride isn't trivial, but it's not technical, and it's straightforward to follow.
Description
From the North Table parking lot, this trail heads due southeast and starts a brutal gravel road climb... Once you're nearly at the top, the trail passes Tilting Mesa Trail and then tops out at its high point. Be sure to soak up the views!
Shortly after cresting the climb, the trail descends. Slightly at first, and then almost as steeply as the initial climb. This descent is raucous and winding, but be sure to keep an eye out for other trail users heading up the hill. At the bottom of the descent, North Table Loop contours on bench cut trail back to the north, bypassing Neighborhood Access Trail on your right and Cottonwood Canyon Trail on your left.
Continue straight, as the trail winds and rolls its way around the table's east side. Eventually, you'll come to the second largest descent of the ride, where you'll be greeted with some very tight switchbacks. Once at the bottom of this descent, you'll be at a junction with Lithic Trail, a short neighborhood access trail. Stay left to continue on the ride.
From Lithic Trail, the ride climbs and then continues to contour the table. This section of the ride is fast, flowing, and fun. So, open it up and really get some speed going! Eventually, after bypassing Table Rock and Mesa Top for a second time, you'll be at the North Table parking lot.
Shortly after cresting the climb, the trail descends. Slightly at first, and then almost as steeply as the initial climb. This descent is raucous and winding, but be sure to keep an eye out for other trail users heading up the hill. At the bottom of the descent, North Table Loop contours on bench cut trail back to the north, bypassing Neighborhood Access Trail on your right and Cottonwood Canyon Trail on your left.
Continue straight, as the trail winds and rolls its way around the table's east side. Eventually, you'll come to the second largest descent of the ride, where you'll be greeted with some very tight switchbacks. Once at the bottom of this descent, you'll be at a junction with Lithic Trail, a short neighborhood access trail. Stay left to continue on the ride.
From Lithic Trail, the ride climbs and then continues to contour the table. This section of the ride is fast, flowing, and fun. So, open it up and really get some speed going! Eventually, after bypassing Table Rock and Mesa Top for a second time, you'll be at the North Table parking lot.
Contacts
Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association
Land Manager: Jefferson County, CO - Open Space Dept.
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May 30, 2020
M Kapsak
Really steep climb out of the West lot. A bit technical on the descent - had to walk sections.
8.3mi
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1h 39m
May 10, 2020
Sam Lindstrom
Great ride to dust off the MTB and get a workout. Traffic was moderate, trail was dry, and the weather was beautiful!
7.5mi
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1h 08m
Jan 27, 2020
Nick Mullen
Little to no mud from east parking lot going up to top via south side and cottonwood canyon
4mi
Sep 7, 2019
Justin Alcorn
Ride counter-clockwise for a better flow descend. first climb up the road blows
Aug 25, 2019
Trey Harris
Made it 2.1 miles in. Stopped for my 157th break. Spilled the remainder of my water. Realized I bit off way more than I could chew and went back.
4.2mi
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1h 04m
Aug 14, 2019
Jack McCaffery
Didn't do the full loop. Cottonwood canyon (long windy) up, Mesa Top (steep and technical) down. Great run
Jun 20, 2019
Tommy Sclafani
took a half day from work. First hill climbed maybe 15% before hoping off and walking the rest. Met some guy who was just living out of this truck,…
Jun 13, 2019
Jaron Beckwith
Fun trail. The climb is steep but easy terrain. It was extremely windy today at the top. Still great time.
8.4mi
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1h 10m
Jun 6, 2019
Will Larsen
Trail was in good condos toon except for a few small muddy spots at the top.
7.5mi
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1h 07m
Jun 1, 2019
Hannah Hand
Weren't able to do the full thing because of weather – Rain, hail, thunder and lightening.
Went with BB, Annie, Bob Moxley and his wife and daugh…
Apr 2, 2019
Hunter Ruth
First real ride on new bike! Made service road without stopping!!!!!!!!!!!!! First ride of the year!
Oct 2, 2018
Cory Clark
Great trail for all riders, would recomend to anyone just wanting the casual ride with a tad bit of challenge. Flows nicely!
7.5mi
Sep 21, 2018
Richard Morris
Walked to whole first climb. Will be my goal to make that climb and clean the backside technical sections.
Aug 15, 2018
Alex Buis
Ripper return to the sport following my broken collarbone. Lots of pedaling in a smoggy sky with Franco
7.5mi
Jul 28, 2018
Terina C
Alt return via Mesa Top trail (ascent), Tilting Mesa (flat), then steep North Table descent into West car park
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1h 36m
Jun 30, 2018
Garrett Marsilio
Very sunny. Small technical sections. Good amount of uphill and downhill. Workout.
Jun 23, 2018
Brett M
Went around 5:30pm. Large rattlesnake spread across the fire road about 200 yards up. No thanks, turned back.
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