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1.7 miles
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-209 ft
Descent
00:16:02
Avg time
-97 ft
Altitude change
8,549 ft
Altitude min
8,654 ft
Altitude max
8,646 ft
Altitude start
8,550 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
16.8%
Grade min
2,113 ft
Distance climb
3,570 ft
Distance down
3,458 ft
Distance flat
00:16:02
Avg time

Bacon Bits Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Midland Trail System
    Buena Vista, Colorado
  • AKA
    Trail 1450A
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87310 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99755 in Trail Running
    • #290535 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,693 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,867 in Trail Running
    • #6,555 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Bacon Bits is a highly rated 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Buena Vista Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 113 ft green climb. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 88 rides
  • Last: Aug 27, 2019
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Bacon Bits Trail Reports

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Sep 18, 2026 @ 10:18am (America/Denver)
Sep 18, 2026
Hero dirt today
Mar 24, 2026 @ 7:36pm (America/Denver)
Mar 24, 2026
Feb 17, 2026 @ 9:21am (America/Denver)
Feb 17, 2026
reporter even if it's just a heavy dusting, I feel compelled to report on the more seasonably appropriate weather
Dec 16, 2025 @ 5:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 16, 2025
reporter most BV area trails are now free of snow and dried out. there are some lingering snowy/icy/muddy stretches in areas that remain in the shade for...
Oct 27, 2025 @ 11:44am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 27, 2025
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Ideal
Avg: 4 (13 votes)
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      Directions to bacon-bits trailhead (38.841420, -106.072090)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      bschmidt006
      Hardly a blue compared to some of the other blues out here, a good trail though.
      JamesNRyanMTB
      Excellent trail, makes great use of the rocky features. Nice choice of easier/harder lines in many places: just note that the harder options are more like BLACK than blue in technical difficulty (relative to, say, the Front Range or Fruita/Moab).

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bacon Bits located?
      Bacon Bits is located in Midland Trail System, Buena Vista, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Midland Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.84142, -106.07209.
      ▼ How hard is Bacon Bits?
      Bacon Bits is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bacon Bits?
      Bacon Bits has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 209 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,549 ft to 8,654 ft.
      ▼ Is Bacon Bits a point to point trail?
      Bacon Bits is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bacon Bits?
      Bacon Bits is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bacon Bits?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bacon Bits. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bacon Bits? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bacon Bits are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bacon Bits?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Bacon Bits. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bacon Bits?
      Bacon Bits is a very popular trail. There have been 495 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 535 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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