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1.5 miles
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-525 ft
Descent
00:27:30
Avg time
-510 ft
Altitude change
8,125 ft
Altitude min
8,635 ft
Altitude max
8,635 ft
Altitude start
8,123 ft
Altitude end
-6.6%
Grade
-28.6%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
984 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat
00:27:30
Avg time
Caples Crest Details
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- Mountain Bike
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeDH, AM, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular In Reverse
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Caples Crest is a 2 km popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Kirkwood Mountain Resort. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 5 m blue climb. On average it takes 27 minutes to complete this trail.
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Directions to caples-crest trailhead
(38.676530, -120.049640)
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Routes with this trail
5 miles • 822 ft • 2 • Loop •
10 miles • 1,801 ft • 8 •
The is the intermediate ride route for the Peak Pursuits women's mountain bike event September 19-21, 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caples Crest
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Where is Caples Crest located?
Caples Crest is located in Kirkwood Mountain Resort. It is part of the Kirkwood Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.67653, -120.04964.
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What is the elevation gain for Caples Crest?
Caples Crest has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 525 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,125 ft to 8,635 ft.
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Is Caples Crest a point to point trail?
Caples Crest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Caples Crest?
Caples Crest is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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