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6.3 miles
Distance
321 ft
Climb
-1,416 ft
Descent
00:50:38
Avg time
-1,095 ft
Altitude change
7,107 ft
Altitude min
8,201 ft
Altitude max
8,201 ft
Altitude start
7,106 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-28.6%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,301 ft
Distance flat
00:50:38
Avg time
Beall Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBackside Of Emerald Mountain
Steamboat Springs, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonJuly 1 - December 1
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge
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Land Owner
SEASONAL CLOSURE FOR CALVING ELK. December 1st - June 30th. All trails and areas South of the Ridge Trail closed during this time. However, Ridge and Rotary trails are open all year.
Lots of up if you start at trail creek but the dh sections are fun and well worth it. Takes you to the top of the fire road which can take you to the emerald side and a ton more trails. Going back down ball from the fire road is mostly dh and wicked fun.
Access Info
Either pedal up the top of emerald and take the fire road to the alternate trailhead or drive out to cow creek and start at the third trailhead, about 2 miles up from the paved road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 27 miles average
6 Months
- 39 rides
- 30 miles avg distance
All
- 188 rides
- Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Directions to beall trailhead
(40.462640, -106.870390)
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mtb
14:28 |
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Aug 9, 2010 , Steamboat Springs
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2:08 |
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Aug 22, 2011 , Steamboat Springs
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0:46 |
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Jul 13, 2013 , Steamboat Springs
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★ 5.0 • 26 miles • 3,391 ft • 8 • Loop • Race •
The route for the Steamboat Stinger mountain bike and trail running race.
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