The Keyhole is well-known a unique arch along the amazing Devil's Backbone. This short detour off the main trail takes you more or less right up to the Keyhole where you can take some amazing photographs. You can then retrace your steps, or continue onward and loop back onto the main Wild Loop trail.

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1. Wild Loop Trail

4.06km

01:07

60m

Hike the easy 2.5-mile Wild Loop Trail in Devil's Backbone Open Space, featuring The Keyhole viewpoint and unique geology.

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2. Coyote Ridge to Devil's Backbone

30.7km

08:48

720m

Hike the difficult 19.0-mile Coyote Ridge to Devil's Backbone trail in Larimer County, featuring geological formations and mountain views.

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3. Keyhole via Wild Loop Trail

7.07km

01:56

110m

120m

Hike the easy 4.4-mile Keyhole via Wild Loop Trail in Devil's Backbone Open Space, featuring unique geology and mountain views.

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Elevation 1,610 m

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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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The Keyhole

1. Wild Loop Trail

2. Coyote Ridge to Devil's Backbone

3. Keyhole via Wild Loop Trail

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