floyds loop

Floyds Loop is a mountain biking route in Colorado, about 2.4 miles from the town of Cottonwood. The ride covers 2.1 miles with a total elevation gain of 496 feet, climbing from a starting point of about 8,350 feet to a high of 8,581 feet before descending to a low of 8,249 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.95 miles in, where the grade reaches 45 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Coal Creek Canyon weather station, which sits about 370 feet higher than the route, show July highs around 73°F with lows near 48°F, while winter highs stay in the low 30s. The route sits close to other riding and climbing. The Aqueduct climbing area is about 0.2 miles away, and the Winze and Portal mountain biking routes are within half a mile. For an overnight stay, Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout is about 5.4 miles off.