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1.3 miles
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-130 ft
Descent
00:15:43
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
8,528 ft
Altitude min
8,649 ft
Altitude max
8,639 ft
Altitude start
8,602 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-18.3%
Grade max
15%
Grade min
2,936 ft
Distance climb
2,946 ft
Distance down
1,129 ft
Distance flat
00:15:43
Avg time

Blue Dot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Magnolia
    Nederland, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #606.1
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110087 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31063 in Trail Running
    • #94722 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Old school well worn trail with some doubletrack and some singletrack with access to Front Range Trailhead. Be prepared for a couple of challenging technical sections and at least 2 hike-a-bikes.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 27, 2025 @ 10:29am
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May 8, 2023 @ 9:22am
May 8, 2023
 Still some snow patches you will probably have to push through
Oct 20, 2021 @ 8:17am
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Ideal
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Dot

        ▼ Where is Blue Dot located?
        Blue Dot is located in Magnolia, Nederland, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Magnolia trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.96699, -105.451.
        ▼ How hard is Blue Dot?
        Blue Dot is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Dot?
        Blue Dot has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 130 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,528 ft to 8,649 ft.
        ▼ How long is Blue Dot?
        Blue Dot is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Dot?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Dot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Dot?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Dot are:
        • June (5 activities)
        • July (5 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Blue Dot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Dot are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Dot?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 34 minutes to ride Blue Dot. 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 Blue Dot?
        Blue Dot is a moderately popular trail. There have been 201 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 203 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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