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3,389 ft
Distance
-522 ft
Descent
00:03:56
Avg time
-522 ft
Altitude change
10,456 ft
Altitude min
10,978 ft
Altitude max
10,978 ft
Altitude start
10,456 ft
Altitude end
-15.4%
Grade
-58.1%
Grade max
-3.2%
Grade min
3,389 ft
Distance down
00:03:56
Avg time
Broken Wheel Details
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Riding AreaBreckenridge
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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An old moto scar that has quickly become a super fun steeper descent option. There's one mandatory jump/drop and some deep ruts in spots, so not great for intermediate riding. The dirt in here is all good red dirt unlike most of breck so it always rides well
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Past Week
- 6 rides
- 19 miles average
6 Months
- 36 rides
- 20 miles avg distance
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- 130 rides
- Last: Jul 27, 2026
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Directions to broken-wheel trailhead
(39.436110, -105.994400)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Wheel
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Where is Broken Wheel located?
Broken Wheel is located in Breckenridge, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Breckenridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.43611, -105.9944.
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How hard is Broken Wheel?
Broken Wheel is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 15.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Broken Wheel?
The trail has 522 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,456 ft to 10,978 ft.
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Is Broken Wheel a point to point trail?
Broken Wheel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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