Definitely one of the best trails so close to Denver!
The two primary trailheads (Rooney & Florida/Alameda) are conveniently located exactly halfway around the loop from each other. (3.2 miles.)
The northern half of the loop has all of the severe incline/decline (including the bomber 4x4 gravel road on the west side), and the southern half has much less severe, rolling terrain.
So if you are looking to keep the elevation changes to a minimum (or conversely looking to get in some awesome hill training), do an out-and-back on the southern half (or northern half respectively). Both options will still give you a great 6.4 mile run.
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colomarathoners@earthlink.net said ...
Definitely one of the best trails so close to Denver!
The two primary trailheads (Rooney & Florida/Alameda) are conveniently located exactly halfway around the loop from each other. (3.2 miles.)
The northern half of the loop has all of the severe incline/decline (including the bomber 4x4 gravel road on the west side), and the southern half has much less severe, rolling terrain.
So if you are looking to keep the elevation changes to a minimum (or conversely looking to get in some awesome hill training), do an out-and-back on the southern half (or northern half respectively). Both options will still give you a great 6.4 mile run.
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