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Benjamin Loop

Intermediate
 4.4 (42)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Boulder
  5. Betasso Preserve
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“A new trail in 2011 that adds 4 miles of great singletrack to the Betasso system. ”

Michael Ahnemann
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2.3

Miles

3.7

KM
Singletrack

6,540' 1,993 m

High

6,286' 1,916 m

Low

261' 80 m

Up

258' 79 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Bikes are prohibited on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Need to Know

The bike directionality changes month-to-month. Please check and follow signage at the trailhead.

Description

The Benjamin loop was new as of May 2011. It starts as a spur off of the farthest point on the Canyon Loop. This new trail was built by large groups of volunteers, and features significantly more interesting terrain than the Canyon Loop. This trail winds through thick forest, and in places is cut right into the side of rock faces that required major engineering feats to build.

The new trail flows very well, and offers a nice 4 mile addition to the original trail.

Contacts

Local Club: Boulder Mountainbike Alliance

Aug 8, 2022: Betasso Access From Boulder Limited with Sugarloaf Road Closure

Jul 29, 2022: BMA’S COMMENTS ON OSMP E-BIKE EVALUATION

Jul 28, 2022: Proposed Sales Taxes for Transportation, Emergency Response, and Wildfire Mitigation

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

Shared By:

Michael Ahnemann with improvements by Zander Göpfert
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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 42 votes

#3

in Betasso Preserve

#237

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  4.4 from 42 votes
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#3

in Betasso Preserve

#85

in Colorado

#237

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Cruising down the Benjamin Loop.
Jun 9, 2015 near Boulder, CO
Yeah, maybe my video sucks, but the point is that the trail is fun!
May 15, 2016 near Boulder, CO
Grippin' and rippin' around a tight Betasso berm.
May 9, 2017 near Boulder, CO
Arriving at the Benjamin loop from the connector.
May 13, 2013 near Boulder, CO
Sweet smooth singletrack through rough terrain!
May 13, 2013 near Boulder, CO
One of the many superbly-made switchbacks on the Benjamin Loop
May 21, 2013 near Boulder, CO

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Check-Ins

Aug 5, 2022
Thomas Clark
Oct 10, 2021
Michael M
Sep 17, 2021
Kyle Smith
Oh so fun
Jul 6, 2021
Ben Keating
Jun 30, 2021
Dave Manago
Fyi Benjamin is spinning counterclockwise as of yesterday — 3h 00m
Aug 21, 2020
Ben Lewis
Jun 14, 2020
Bab Rosh
Sep 30, 2019
Jonathan W

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