Devil's Backbone
Loveland, Colorado
| Address: | ~1725 Hidden Valley Dr, Loveland, CO 80538, USA |
| GPS: |
40°24'41.9"N 105°9'8.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 8.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Ask the locals, this is the best trail in the area. The devils backbone is beautiful enough, but there is much more to view. I've encountered rattlesnakes on the trail twice before, so they are out there. This trail area is three trails combined, the backbone, the wilds, and the hunters. Soon it will be connected to horsetooth and lory state park!!! Over 50 miles of trail. But for now the on the devils trail there is only one route for riders (the other is for hikers only), I recommed heading left when you reach the wilds loop, taking the stem (of the lollypop) out to the hunters trail and heading right on the pop. Either direction is fun on the wilds trail, but on the hunters if you go left, the rocks angle against you. There is very little shade on this trail. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Loveland, Colorado
- Head west on E 6th St toward N Railroad Ave (0.2 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto N Garfield Ave (361 ft)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on N Garfield Ave (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto US-34 W/W Eisenhower BlvdPass by Burger King (on the right in 1.8 mi)(3.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Hidden Valley Dr (0.3 mi)
- Turn leftRestricted usage road(312 ft)
- Turn rightRestricted usage roadDestination will be on the left(233 ft)
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