11.1 miles
Distance
1,274 ft
Climb
-1,276 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point

Higher elevation loop on Buff Pass

Detailed Description
Billy GEM is a 11 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Steamboat Springs Colorado. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 1,274 ft with a max elevation of 10,384 ft then descends -1,276 ft.
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Trails in Route

Buffalo Billy3 miles
Flash of Gold1 mile
G.E.M.3 miles
FSR2 miles

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • eBike Allowed
More Stats for Billy GEM mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 56 min
  • Altitude min
    9,180 ft
  • Altitude start
    9,996 ft
  • Altitude end
    9,997 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.3%
  • Grade min
    32.5%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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GEM Trail
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trail: G.E.M.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Buffalo Billy
Aug 5, 2023 @ 4:25am
Aug 5, 2023
Flash of Gold
Aug 4, 2023 @ 9:02am
Aug 4, 2023
G.E.M.
Jul 26, 2023 @ 7:00pm
Jul 26, 2023
The snow has melted.
FSR
Jul 7, 2021 @ 10:54am
Jul 7, 2021
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