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Overland Loop

Easy/Intermediate
 4.0 (61)
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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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2.4

Miles

3.9

KM
Singletrack

5,932' 1,808 m

High

5,710' 1,740 m

Low

222' 68 m

Up

166' 51 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

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.

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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 61 votes

#2

in Heil Valley Ranch

#159

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  4.0 from 61 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Heil Valley Ranch

#63

in Colorado

#159

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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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Sep 3, 2023
Mike Domenighini
Jun 17, 2023
Mark Sett
Perfect trail to get new riders on! 2.7mi
Jun 7, 2023
Ash B
As a somewhat newbie (this was my first real trail after I broke my pelvis) I found this challenging but oh-so-rewarding! 3.5mi — 1h 00m
Apr 9, 2023
Tony Fagan
Sep 24, 2022
Loren D
Rode a gravel bike when direction was CCW, CW might be a bit more challenging. 2.4mi — 0h 30m
Sep 20, 2022
Matthew Lastname
Mar 31, 2021
Charlie Kunkel
Oct 1, 2020
Geena Kim
No issues. Clockwise (what the sign guides) is easier than counterclockwise. Don't remember the duration (maybe 30-40 min) 2.4mi

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