more stats
3.5 miles
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-839 ft
Descent
00:21:24
Avg time
-816 ft
Altitude change
9,478 ft
Altitude min
10,294 ft
Altitude max
10,294 ft
Altitude start
9,478 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-42%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
2,169 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,140 ft
Distance flat
00:21:24
Avg time

Broken Thumb Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Idlewild
    Winter Park, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #60
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
    • 90 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #138600 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #124119 in E-Biking
    • #127353 in Trail Running
    • #157238 in Hiking
    • #5011 in Dirtbiking
    • #20426 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,839 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,239 in E-Biking
    • #3,654 in Trail Running
    • #4,962 in Hiking
    • #188 in Dirtbiking
    • #520 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

90% of this is a dirt road, mostly flat. At the very bottom there is a short, fun section.

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Broken Thumb Trail Reports

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on Jul 15, 2026
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Avg: 3.66 (6 votes)
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      Directions to broken-thumb trailhead (39.895020, -105.723290)

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      Trail badly obstructed 6/9/20. About 100 down trees across trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Broken Thumb located?
      Broken Thumb is located in Idlewild, Winter Park, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Idlewild trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.89502, -105.72329.
      ▼ How hard is Broken Thumb?
      Broken Thumb is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Broken Thumb?
      Broken Thumb has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 839 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,478 ft to 10,294 ft.
      ▼ Is Broken Thumb a point to point trail?
      Broken Thumb is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Broken Thumb?
      Broken Thumb is 3.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Broken Thumb?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Broken Thumb. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Broken Thumb?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Broken Thumb are:
      • July (12 activities)
      • August (12 activities)
      • June (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Broken Thumb? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Broken Thumb are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Broken Thumb?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Broken Thumb. The trail is 3.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Broken Thumb?
      Broken Thumb is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 449 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 444 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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