more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Breckenridge
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #205694 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #289017 in Trail Running
    • #305080 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

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

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 71 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
All
  • 165 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Broken Wheel Trail Reports

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Jul 17, 2026 @ 4:47pm (America/Denver)
Jul 17, 2026
 Trees are gone. Trail is good shape.
Apr 11, 2026 @ 4:23pm (America/Denver)
Apr 11, 2026
 3 trees down reported by Austin. but dry
Sep 19, 2025 @ 1:54pm (America/Denver)
Sep 19, 2025
Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:07am
Oct 2, 2024
Jul 26, 2024 @ 3:32pm
Jul 26, 2024
 the trail is non existent halfway to the bottom due to logging and the top half is mostly deep unfriendly ruts
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on Jul 17, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (1 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      SCOMBA ruined it. Was good while it lasted
      Kknuth
      Rode this today, 7/16/24 The bottom 1/2 has been wiped out by logging operations.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Broken Wheel?
      Broken Wheel is 3,389 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Broken Wheel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Broken Wheel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Broken Wheel?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Broken Wheel are:
      • August (65 activities)
      • July (29 activities)
      • September (9 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Broken Wheel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Broken Wheel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Broken Wheel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Broken Wheel. The trail is 3,389 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Broken Wheel?
      Broken Wheel is a moderately popular trail. There have been 762 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 754 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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