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greenBlue Bluffs Loop

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Northwest Rockies
  4. …Steamboat Springs
  5. Emerald Mountain
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Trail

2.2 mile 3.5 kilometer loop
Singletrack
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 239' 73 m
Descent: -237' -72 m
High: 6,950' 2,118 m
Low: 6,741' 2,055 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 4% (2°)
Max Grade: 18% (10°)

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Trail shared by Nick Wilder

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“Beautiful, varied scenery on a great beginner / intermediate loop.”

— Nick Wilder
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Description

This fantastic trail climbs up and gently goes up and down around a bench above the Yampa River. Views of the town and ski area abound. The Overlook Trail (a short and easy extension) should not be skipped! On your way back you'll pass through aspen groves and a neat section through small rocky bluffs that kind of feel like a tunnel.

This is suitable for beginners willing to negotiate just a few rocky sections minor hills.

Contacts

Local Club: Routt County Riders

May 22, 2019: Trail Use and Economic Impact Study

May 21, 2019: Job Opening: Executive Director

Apr 10, 2019: RCR Thanks You!

Land Manager: City of Steamboat Springs, CO - Parks, Open Space & Recreational Services

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Apr 3, 2019
Bill Hoffman
Sep 2, 2018
TJ RanchoRock
Sep 2, 2018
Trystan Smith
Sep 1, 2018
Dana M
May 19, 2018
Chris Holder
2.7mi
Aug 3, 2017
Carl Voss
This is one of the better trails at Emerald unless you like ruts and loose gravel.
Jul 1, 2017
Katie P
Nice rolling beginner trail with a couple climbs and slightly technical rocky patches
Jun 21, 2017
Jaden Morrison
Rode from condo to trail and back after loop 11mi

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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 12 votes

#8

in Emerald Mountain

#6304

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  3.8 from 12 votes
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#8

in Emerald Mountain

#607

in Colorado

#6,304

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Great early season wildflowers up Bluffs Loop
Great early season wildflowers up Bluffs Loop
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More wildflowers above the Yamp River
More wildflowers above the Yamp River
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Andrew Grabowski
Andrew Grabowski  
Very fun flowy singletrack that brings you up to Lupine and Howelson Meadows. There was a few spots that were washed out where we walked around. All in all I think it was a very fun ride on the up and down sides of the ride. Bottom to Bluffs, to Lupine, Lupine to Morning Gloria, and then back down. May 31, 2017

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