more stats
2,608 ft
Distance
-880 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-880 ft
Altitude change
9,663 ft
Altitude min
10,542 ft
Altitude start
9,662 ft
Altitude end
-33.7%
Grade
-112.8%
Grade max
-10.5%
Grade min
2,608 ft
Distance down

Balch Details

  • Activities
    • Downhill Ski
  • Riding Area
    Winter Park Resort
    Winter Park, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #18389 in Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,566 in Skiing · Colorado
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Piste)
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • OSM Way
    #377599459

No community description for Balch trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

Balch is a 2,608 ft black diamond difficulty ski run (piste) trail located near Winter Park Colorado. This downhill ski only trail.

Tags

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 0 rides
  •  
All
  • 14 rides
  •  
update trails status or condition

Balch Trail Reports

no reports have been added for Balch yet, add a trail report.
Trail reports are used to indicate a trails current condition and inform builders and other users about any issues on a trail.
Status:
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (69)
close
      Directions to balch trailhead (39.877236, -105.774007)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Balch yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Balch yet, add a video.

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Winter Park Resort

      This trails GPS track was originally sourced from OpenStreetMap and will always be available for download in OSM Format.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Balch located?
      Balch is located in Winter Park Resort, Winter Park, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Winter Park Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.87724, -105.77401.
      ▼ How hard is Balch?
      Balch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 33.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Balch?
      The trail has 880 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,663 ft to 10,542 ft.
      ▼ Is Balch a point to point trail?
      Yes, Balch is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ How long is Balch?
      Balch is 2,608 ft long. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Balch?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Balch. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Balch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Balch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Balch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ski Balch. The trail is 2,608 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Balch?
      Balch is a moderately popular trail. There have been 66 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 69 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.