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9.0 miles
Distance
1,431 ft
Climb
-399 ft
Descent
00:47:26
Avg time
1,032 ft
Altitude change
7,734 ft
Altitude min
8,843 ft
Altitude max
7,810 ft
Altitude start
8,842 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
27.1%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:47:26
Avg time

Beginner Details

  • Activities
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Rampart Range Recreation Area
    Roxborough, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #627
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 90 in Dirtbiking
    • 100 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #318031 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114307 in E-Biking
    • #311443 in Trail Running
    • #301932 in Hiking
    • #978 in Dirtbiking
    • #21 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #20946 in Horseback
    • #46783 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,467 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,109 in E-Biking
    • #6,862 in Trail Running
    • #6,703 in Hiking
    • #32 in Dirtbiking
    • #2 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #562 in Horseback
    • #686 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Many short, steep hills and very loose sandy soil. Very fast-moving motorcycles and ATVs. This is in no way an "easy" trail or suitable for bicycles, including e-bikes. A cyclist was killed on this trail by an ATV.

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Sandy

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to beginner-276557 trailhead (39.359800, -105.079050)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      sasunde
      Although listed as "easier", this is not a trail you want to bike or e-bike on, especially once the motorcycles and ATVs start up. You will be run down and killed. Moreover, the trail is loose with lots of very steep climbs. The signpost does not include a bike or e-bike symbol meaning either they are prohibited or not recommended.
      sasunde
      All trails and roads in Rampart Range area are closed to "motorized" vehicles, including e-bikes through June 15, 2020.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beginner located?
      Beginner is located in Rampart Range Recreation Area, Roxborough, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Rampart Range Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.3598, -105.07905.
      ▼ How hard is Beginner?
      Beginner is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beginner?
      Beginner has 1,431 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 399 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,734 ft to 8,843 ft.
      ▼ Is Beginner a point to point trail?
      Beginner is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Beginner?
      Beginner is 9.0 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beginner?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beginner. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Beginner?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Beginner are:
      • February (1 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Beginner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beginner are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beginner?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to ride Beginner. The trail is 9.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beginner?
      Beginner is a moderately popular trail. There have been 67 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 72 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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