more stats
3,006 ft
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:06:36
Avg time
254 ft
Altitude change
6,260 ft
Altitude min
6,515 ft
Altitude max
6,260 ft
Altitude start
6,515 ft
Altitude end
8.463%
Grade
-3.428%
Grade max
17.117%
Grade min
2,832 ft
Distance climb
174 ft
Distance down
00:06:36
Avg time

Argos Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Apex Park
    Golden, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35333 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4931 in E-Biking
    • #78140 in Trail Running
    • #81931 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #493 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #44 in E-Biking
    • #2,269 in Trail Running
    • #2,479 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Argos is a highly rated 3,006 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Golden Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 260 ft blue climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 12 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 456 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,717 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
Status:
on Sep 28, 2026
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Avg: 4.21 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to argos trailhead (39.715010, -105.214210)
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      4:13 | 231 | Oct 10, 2024 , Golden

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      8 miles • 1,628 ft • 9 • Loop •
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      1 Review & Comments

      JoshCO
      There are no longer day or direction restrictions on the trail. Needs to be updated.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Argos located?
      Argos is located in Apex Park, Golden, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Apex Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.71501, -105.21421.
      ▼ How hard is Argos?
      Argos is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.463%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Argos?
      Argos has 260 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,260 ft to 6,515 ft.
      ▼ Is Argos a point to point trail?
      Argos is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Argos?
      Argos is 3,006 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Argos?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Argos. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Argos? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Argos are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Argos?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Argos. The trail is 3,006 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Argos?
      Argos is a very popular trail. There have been 28,508 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 33,563 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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