Phoebe Snow Loop

Phoebe Snow Loop is a short, easy cross-country ski route in the Boulder Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Colorado. The loop is about 0.85 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 31 feet, so it's a low-effort outing for skiers looking to stay on the snow without a long climb. The route sits at a high point of about 9,514 feet, with the low point at roughly 9,471 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.41 miles in, with a grade of about 6 percent. The loop is close to two other ski routes, Twin Twisted Tree and Deadman's Gulch, both about 0.1 mile away. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Boulder show January highs around 29°F with lows near 12°F, while September and October bring milder highs in the upper 40s and 47°F, along with fewer wet days. For more time on the snow, Eldora offers climbing about 2.3 miles away. West Magnolia Campground and Kelly Dahl Campground are both within about 4.5 miles for an overnight stay.