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10.7 miles
Distance
2,271 ft
Climb
-3,548 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-1,276 ft
Altitude change
8,266 ft
Altitude min
9,542 ft
Altitude start
8,266 ft
Altitude end
-2.249%
Grade
-35.941%
Grade max
35.209%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1,501 ft
Distance flat

Ben Tyler Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lost Creek Wilderness Area
    Bailey, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #56694 in Hiking [+]
    • #167949 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #1,879 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #5,035 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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AI Generated Description

Ben Tyler is a 11 mile blue difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Bailey Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Alpine

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 3 rides
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ben Tyler located?
      Ben Tyler is located in Lost Creek Wilderness Area, Bailey, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Lost Creek Wilderness Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.36416, -105.68403.
      ▼ How hard is Ben Tyler?
      Ben Tyler is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.249%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ben Tyler?
      Ben Tyler has 2,271 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,548 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,266 ft to 11,665 ft.
      ▼ Is Ben Tyler a point to point trail?
      Ben Tyler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ben Tyler?
      Ben Tyler is 10.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ben Tyler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ben Tyler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Ben Tyler?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Ben Tyler are:
      • July (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Ben Tyler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ben Tyler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Ben Tyler?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 hours 36 minutes to hike Ben Tyler. The trail is 10.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ben Tyler?
      Ben Tyler is a moderately popular trail. There have been 8 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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