Nelson Loop Trail
2.2 mile trail near Lyons, Colorado
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Today at the trail
Trail facts
- Length
- 2.2 miles (mapped length)
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Horses
- Surface
- Dirt
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Start point
- 40.2242, -105.32402
- County
- Boulder County, Colorado
Can I bring my dog?
Map data lists this trail as: no dogs. Rules can change by season, so look for signs at the trailhead.
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Camping nearby
- Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground 13 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground 16 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Meeker Park Overflow Campground 11 mi away · Directions
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
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- Hall Ranch 7.0 mi long
- Antelope Trail 1.0 mi long
- Night Hawk Trail 4.6 mi long
- Bitterbrush Trail 3.8 mi long
- Button Rock Trail 1.6 mi long
- Oh Danny Boy Loop 2.2 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is Nelson Loop Trail?
- Nelson Loop Trail is about 2.2 miles long based on mapped trail data. That is the length of the mapped trail, not always a round trip.
- Are dogs allowed on Nelson Loop Trail?
- Map data lists this trail as: no dogs. Rules can change by season, so look for signs at the trailhead.
- What can you do on Nelson Loop Trail?
- Nelson Loop Trail is open to hiking, biking and horses, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
- Where does Nelson Loop Trail start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 40.2242, -105.32402. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.