8.1 miles
Distance
2,031 ft
Climb
-2,034 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
Up Belcher, right on Maverick, right on Longhorn
Technical climb up Belcher - lots of rock gardens and easy to pick wrong line (stay high)
Technical descents down Maverick and Longhorn - flowy sections mixed in with rocks/boulders
Detailed Description
Belmavhorn is a 8 mile popular expert route located near Golden Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 2,031 ft with a max elevation of 7,444 ft then descends -2,034 ft.
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boatshredder
(Jul 2, 2021 at 21:50)
Trail Belcher Hill
Fun
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Trail Belcher Hill
I don't think it's all that technical for the most part, except a few short sections. Mostly just steep, loose, and emotionally draining, though entirely rideable. Worth it to access better trails higher up, and the views are nice. Can be super busy with hikers and families esp down low.
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Trail Belcher Hill
I don't think it's all that technical for the most part, except a few short sections. Mostly just steep, loose, and emotionally draining, though entirely rideable. Worth it to access better trails higher up, and the views are nice. Can be super busy with hikers and families esp down low.
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Jrlieber
(Jul 27, 2020 at 20:05)

Trail Belcher Hill
Very steep bordering on too hard to ride, esp nonstop. 1300 feet in 3 miles.
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Jrlieber
(Jul 27, 2020 at 20:05)

Trail Belcher Hill
Very steep bordering on too hard to ride, esp nonstop. 1300 feet in 3 miles.
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AlexanderCR
(Jul 10, 2020 at 16:12)
Trail Maverick
After summiting Belcher Hill, you are faced with this intermediate trail. It has great flow, some water bars/rollers that are fun to gap off of, and small drops. Nothing is too technical, but expect braking bumps before turns due to heavy use. This trail is one of my personal favorites at White Ranch, because it flows well, and has a good mix of slightly technical obstacles. A blast on a Hardtail, or any short travel bike.
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AlexanderCR
(Jul 10, 2020 at 16:08)
Trail Belcher Hill
A steep, technical grind up to a summit with neat views of Golden and Boulder. This trail is highly technical, and very steep in places. I would not recommend descending it, as there are no berms or other features except baby head rocks and boulders. All you will be doing is braking. Still, this trail is a great connector to Mustang Trail and Maverick Trail from the lower parking lot. You are good technical climber if you can clean it, and a XC God if you can do it without stopping for water.
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AlexanderCR
(Jul 10, 2020 at 16:08)
Trail Belcher Hill
A steep, technical grind up to a summit with neat views of Golden and Boulder. This trail is highly technical, and very steep in places. I would not recommend descending it, as there are no berms or other features except baby head rocks and boulders. All you will be doing is braking. Still, this trail is a great connector to Mustang Trail and Maverick Trail from the lower parking lot. You are good technical climber if you can clean it, and a XC God if you can do it without stopping for water.
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Trails in Route
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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Altitude min6,147 ft
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Altitude start6,175 ft
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Altitude end6,171 ft
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Grade max-44.3%
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Grade min50.9%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat666 ft
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