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Green Mountain Loop

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.5 (70)
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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Lakewood
  5. Hayden Park on Green Mountain
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“A perimeter loop around the Green Mountain area with 3 distinct sections. ”

Michael Ahnemann
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6.9

Miles

11.1

KM
Singletrack

6,832' 2,082 m

High

6,068' 1,850 m

Low

1,034' 315 m

Up

1,017' 310 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

The Green Mountain Loop is a continuous trail all the way around the perimeter of the trail system. It could almost be broken into 3 separate trails because the sections are so different. Most people wouldn't ride the entire loop - there are too many better trails that branch off like Hayden Trail and Rooney Valley Trail.

As mapped here, it's ridden counter-clockwise. Heading that way, you'll bear right at the first trail sign / junction. You can also go hard right, which is a different trail, a connector up to the Rooney Valley Trail. Either of the right trail options will get you on the Green Mountain Loop, and left would take you clockwise on the loop.

The first section on the west part of the park is good rolling singletrack. It's the most enjoyable part of the trail from a riding perspective, and beginners will be able to ride all of it, while working on their skills a bit. There are also several little turnoffs to the right where you can relax a bit and catch views of Denver in the distance.

Continue to follow the singletrack through a few signed intersections. The trail will take you gradually left, and you'll pass the Utah parking and eventually end up at the Florida parking. Here, the trail turns sharply left and heads steeply uphill. The climb at this point is a bit of a grind, but the views are nice as you get higher up.

Keep riding up along the ridge past the radio tower, and you'll get some nice views off to the left. The trail along here is almost as wide as a dirt road, and smooth. Climb a bit further along the ridge and you'll find a nice, resting spot before the trail heads down again.

The trail stays wide the rest of the way down, and descends fairly steeply as it winds its way back down to the starting point.

Contacts

Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: City of Lakewood, CO - Parks and Open Space

Shared By:

Michael Ahnemann with improvements by Beth Hooper
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Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 70 votes

#2

in Hayden Park on Green Mountain

#143

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  3.5 from 70 votes
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#2

in Hayden Park on Green M…

#62

in Colorado

#143

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Mid climb break to take in the view.
Aug 19, 2020 near West Pl…, CO
The top of the climb rewards you with calming views of the front range, catch your breath though the downhill sarts here.
Apr 21, 2021 near West Pl…, CO
One of the nice lookouts / resting spots along the mellow Green Mountain Loop.
Nov 14, 2013 near Morrison, CO
Fun little trail with some great views of the Front Range. Don't ride it during high winds.
Apr 19, 2022 near West Pl…, CO
COMBA did an exceptional job building this trail!!
May 19, 2022 near West Pl…, CO
Nice views from the top out over the foothills to the bigger mountains.
Nov 14, 2013 near West Pl…, CO

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Jul 8, 2024
Maria Howard
May 25, 2024
Janelle Ramsel
Oct 17, 2023
Keith Hay
Sep 4, 2023
Samantha Mitchell
started at the Florida St lot which was all the uphill at once. was super slow and wheezy. but the downhill was chill and fun. 6.9mi — 2h 00m
Sep 3, 2023
Greg Friess
7.1mi — 1h 29m
Aug 5, 2023
Jan Kleiber
Aug 4, 2023
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