more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-402 ft
Descent
00:12:22
Avg time
-359 ft
Altitude change
10,047 ft
Altitude min
10,406 ft
Altitude max
10,406 ft
Altitude start
10,046 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-38.3%
Grade max
16.3%
Grade min
696 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
604 ft
Distance flat
00:12:22
Avg time

Barney Ford Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Breckenridge
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #27874 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #827 in Trail Running
    • #61725 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

A great winding mountain trail through the forest - downhill primary. Occasional roots and rock gardens help to keep it interesting. Acceptable downhill for kids age 10+.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 183 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 786 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Barney Ford Trail Reports

Status:
on Sep 12, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.04 (22 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to barney-ford trailhead (39.474510, -106.015590)

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      22 Ratings
      5 36%
      4 41%
      3 18%
      2 5%
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      6 Reviews & Comments

      Jack1jBK5k
      they redid it last 2023 and so far better cuz more jumps. the end is lil bit stuff cuz small tech bumps u slower.
      6daysofslay
      Kinda tail of two trails, lower section up to the top of the bypass is a flow trail with jumps, up section is a bench cut trail the tips down the mountain.
      ccm1192 ccm1192
      This is generally a downhill trail. While it's technically a 2-way trail, biking up Barney Ford is generally frowned upon unless it's for a competition. The preferred route up is Juniata!! You will get some not great looks climbing BF.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Barney Ford located?
      Barney Ford is located in Breckenridge, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Breckenridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.47451, -106.01559.
      How hard is Barney Ford?
      Barney Ford is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Barney Ford?
      Barney Ford has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 402 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,047 ft to 10,406 ft.
      How long is Barney Ford?
      Barney Ford is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Barney Ford?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Barney Ford. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Barney Ford? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Barney Ford are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Barney Ford?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Barney Ford. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Barney Ford?
      Barney Ford is a very popular trail. There have been 4,165 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,775 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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