Colorado · Cross-country skiing

Dead Horse Loop

5.52-mile out-and-back route in Colorado with 1,321 ft of elevation gain.

5.5 mi
round trip
1,321 ft
climb
Out and back
route

Best time to visit Dead Horse Loop

Best months: June–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    31° / -1°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    34° / 2°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    43° / 11°

    9 wet

  4. Apr

    51° / 20°

    8 wet

  5. May

    62° / 27°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    72° / 33°

    6 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 38°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    74° / 37°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    68° / 29°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    56° / 21°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    41° / 10°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    31° / -1°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fraser, CO, 5.4 mi away at 8,560 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Dead Horse Loop is a 5.52-mile out-and-back route in Colorado managed by the Forest Service. The route gains 1,321 feet of elevation.

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Redemption Dog Sled Tours

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Jones Pass Guides

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On The Trail Outfitters

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