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 4.0 (70)
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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Lyons
  5. Heil Valley Ranch
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“A flowy cross-country trail. ”

Jared Crockett
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2.3

Miles

3.7

KM
Singletrack

5,936' 1,809 m

High

5,761' 1,756 m

Low

200' 61 m

Up

200' 61 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Trail is directional for bikes. Look for the arrow at the start of the trail that indicates direction.

Description

This newly opened trail fits nicely into its surroundings, utilizing the natural contours of the land. Without much elevation change, it flows great and gets especially fun when the grade does point you slightly downhill. It stays mainly under and around the pine trees and in many places zips you in between two adjacent trees. There is little to no tech involved here, just mostly smooth sailing trail.

Contacts

Land Manager: Boulder County, CO - Parks and Open Space

Shared By:

Jared Crockett with improvements by Markus Groner and 1 other
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 70 votes

#2

in Heil Valley Ranch

#126

Overall
  4.0 from 70 votes
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4 Star
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2 Star
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Heil Valley Ranch

#55

in Colorado

#126

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The Overland Loop is a great new beginner-friendly trail at Heil Valley Ranch.
Aug 21, 2017 near Lyons, CO
Cruising down the rock roll.
Jul 16, 2019 near Lyons, CO
Overland Loop laps at sunset
May 19, 2019 near Lyons, CO
This is about as steep as the climbing gets in the counterclockwise direction.
Sep 22, 2017 near Lyons, CO
Catching our breath in the fading afternoon light.
Jul 16, 2019 near Lyons, CO
On the upper half of this trail, there are some nice views looking back towards Boulder valley
Sep 22, 2017 near Lyons, CO

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Oct 25, 2025
Anonymous
This trail has technical sections, don't be fooled. When describing the trail please consider others who might not be at your "elitist" level.
Jun 15, 2025
Rob Cronin
Skills loop 2x, Outer loop 2x and Schoolhouse 1x 6.5mi
May 10, 2025
Sarah M. F.
2.3mi — 0h 21m
Apr 22, 2025
A Ocasio
Hunter's first MTB ride 2.3mi
Apr 12, 2025
Stuart Hughes
Sep 1, 2024
Aaron Duelm
Jul 15, 2024
Aj Jones
May 19, 2024
Caleb Perkins

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