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Black Bear and Horseshoe Trail Loop route map
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Colorado

Black Bear and Horseshoe Trail Loop

Golden, Colorado

4.6 mi

Distance

1,535 ft

Elev. Gain

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Black Bear and Horseshoe Trail Loop is a challenging 4.6-mile loop trail located near Golden, Colorado. This dirt-surfaced trail features a substantial elevation gain of 1,535 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 2,840 meters. Situated in a mountainous region with elevations ranging from 2,499 to 2,840 meters, it offers a rugged outdoor experience typical of the Colorado Front Range.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,499 ft
Max:2,840 ft
468 ft
468 ft
2,499 ft2,613 ft2,726 ft2,840 ft0.0 mi1.2 mi2.3 mi3.5 mi4.6 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

mountain views

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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