more stats
3,477 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:03:33
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
6,809 ft
Altitude min
6,851 ft
Altitude max
6,833 ft
Altitude start
6,839 ft
Altitude end
0.149%
Grade
-10.985%
Grade max
10.948%
Grade min
901 ft
Distance climb
867 ft
Distance down
1,709 ft
Distance flat
00:03:33
Avg time

Butcherknife Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    In Town Trails
    Steamboat Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #263048 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64386 in Trail Running
    • #151547 in Hiking
    • #2576 in Adaptive Biking
    • #16266 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4,540 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,934 in Trail Running
    • #4,647 in Hiking
    • #55 in Adaptive Biking
    • #427 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Steamboat Springs

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Butcherknife is a 3,477 ft moderately popular white difficulty gravel path trail located near Steamboat Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Snow Covered
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Butcherknife located?
      Butcherknife is located in In Town Trails, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the In Town Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.48669, -106.82004.
      ▼ How hard is Butcherknife?
      Butcherknife is rated as White difficulty. The average grade is 0.149%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Butcherknife?
      Butcherknife has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,809 ft to 6,851 ft.
      ▼ Is Butcherknife a point to point trail?
      Butcherknife is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Butcherknife?
      Butcherknife is 3,477 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Butcherknife?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Butcherknife. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Butcherknife? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Butcherknife are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Butcherknife?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Butcherknife. The trail is 3,477 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Butcherknife?
      Butcherknife is a moderately popular trail. There have been 152 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 156 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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