Interpretive Loop Trail

Colorado

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0.4 mi

Distance

24 ft

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Clouds, high 67°F / low 59°F, 20% precip — 91/100 for hike
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Quick trip — under 2 mi

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Elevation & route

Distance: 0.4 mi
Elevation gain: 24 ft

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Managing agency: National Park Service

About this trail

Interpretive Loop Trail is a short 0.37-mile loop in Colorado with 24 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the National Park Service.

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