Betasso Preserve

Route Description for Betasso Preserve

*Bikes are prohibited Wednesdays and Saturdays, Hikers Only*

There are two loop trails; Canyon Loop (5.3 km) and Benjamin Loop (3.9 km) and one out-and-back ‘connector’ trail called Betasso Link Trail. The riding directions on the loops vary daily; look for signs at the trailhead indicating the riding direction for the day. The loops are fun and flowy on the downhill sections and moderately rocky and steep on the uphill sections. The loops offer great views of Four Mile Canyon and the surrounding Front Range.

Starting at Betasso Link Trail, it is a short section (2.1 km) of trail that is steep and difficult and is on a totally different level than the rest of Betasso.

Connect with the Canyon Loop riding in the direction indicated for the day. Riding down into the Canyon is fast and technical, with many challenges.

At the top of Canyon Loop trail, connect with Benjamin Loop, again riding in the direction indicated for that day. Benjamin Loop is a newer addition to the local trails, and sure adds a lot of fun! Continuing with the nice flow of the Canyon Loop, it takes you through more varied terrain. Heading through forest and parts of trail carved into rock, be sure to give a little thanks to all the volunteers who made this awesome new addition a reality!

Head back down Canyon Loop in the appropriate direction, enjoying the gentle ride before the up hill, lung busting challenge of stamina and skill on Betasso Link Trail back to the car park.