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3.8 miles
Distance
482 ft
Climb
-482 ft
Descent
00:42:45
Avg time
4,485 ft
Altitude min
4,763 ft
Altitude max
4,742 ft
Altitude start
4,741 ft
Altitude end
-33.4%
Grade max
24.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,219 ft
Distance flat
00:42:45
Avg time
Horsethief Bench Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKokopelli Loops
Loma, Colorado -
AKAHorsethief
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (6 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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LightingNo
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Land OwnerBureau of Land Management
This trail is a must for riding at the Kokopelli trails. The descent from Mary’s is typically hike-a-bike, or a super-challenge for you downhill junkies. Drop down onto the single track and experience fast-flowy riding with several tricky obstacles. The south side of the bench provides you with incredible red-rock views rising above the Colorado River. There is another section of hiking pleasure along the north-west side of the rim, but the ride through the washes on the north –side are bermed and fun. Traffic typically flows clockwise.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 4 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 338 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to horsethief-bench trailhead
(39.171820, -108.851250)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Horsethief Bench
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Where is Horsethief Bench located?
Horsethief Bench is located in Kokopelli Loops, Loma, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Kokopelli Loops trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.17182, -108.85125.
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How hard is Horsethief Bench?
Horsethief Bench is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Horsethief Bench?
Horsethief Bench has 482 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 482 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,485 ft to 4,763 ft.
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Is Horsethief Bench a point to point trail?
Horsethief Bench is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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