more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-683 ft
Descent
00:41:37
Avg time
-680 ft
Altitude change
7,431 ft
Altitude min
8,111 ft
Altitude max
8,111 ft
Altitude start
7,431 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-41.3%
Grade max
1.5%
Grade min
177 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
640 ft
Distance flat
00:41:37
Avg time

Black Jack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buffalo Creek
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104823 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105336 in Trail Running
    • #124861 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

A technical challenge favorite, with big boulders, huge slab walls, and boulder drops. Bring your big travel bike and don't forget to back your brass ba....

The first half of this trail or West side is called Raspberry Ridge and connects to Black Jack, or it can be ridden as an out and back, the East side is Black Jack and is downhill only.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 36 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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Black Jack Trail Reports

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Aug 27, 2023 @ 3:53am
Aug 27, 2023
Aug 7, 2023 @ 11:32am
Aug 7, 2023
 Storm damage
Jun 2, 2023 @ 8:43am
Jun 2, 2023
 Stay away! Unless you are a World Cup downhiller, avoid this trail like the plague! There are no easy alternates to the cliff jumps they call...
Dec 20, 2022 @ 1:29pm
Dec 20, 2022
Dec 19, 2021 @ 10:03am
Dec 19, 2021
 Ruts are gone and trail is running pretty good
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on Aug 27, 2023
Dry
Avg: 4 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to black-jack trailhead (39.387100, -105.328490)
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      Pkfire
      Neat trail. Very unique. Reminded me of On the Rocks up at Bobcat Ridge. Only reason going to this trail system
      rowdyhonzo rowdyhonzo
      This trail is nuts. If you like steep slabs, drops into slabs, difficult moves, and generally steep tech, this is it. Some of the descriptions claim there are alt lines, but I would say generally they're all pretty tough and even solid intermediates will be walking most.
      jzamby jzamby
      This trail is a "free-riders" dream. Full of natural tech features, most of which are signed and named. Many of which also have easier/ harder option lines.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Jack located?
      Black Jack is located in Buffalo Creek, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Buffalo Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.3871, -105.32849.
      ▼ How hard is Black Jack?
      Black Jack is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Jack?
      Black Jack has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 683 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,431 ft to 8,111 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Jack a point to point trail?
      Black Jack is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Black Jack?
      Black Jack is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Jack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Jack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Black Jack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Jack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Jack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 40 minutes to ride Black Jack. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Black Jack?
      Black Jack is a moderately popular trail. There have been 595 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 572 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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