more stats
5,157 ft
Distance
-774 ft
Descent
00:10:41
Avg time
-774 ft
Altitude change
9,548 ft
Altitude min
10,321 ft
Altitude max
10,321 ft
Altitude start
9,547 ft
Altitude end
-15%
Grade
-42.8%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
5,157 ft
Distance down
00:10:41
Avg time

Captain Jack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park
    Crested Butte, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #106209 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Rock-garden-centric trail. Great for practicing rock garden descents for high-intermediate to advanced riders. Some steeper sections have lines requiring turns which can be walked by intermediate riders. If the bike park is busy, intermediate riders should probably not attempt this trail.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 62 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Captain Jack Trail Reports

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Jun 13, 2026 @ 1:51pm (America/Denver)
Jun 13, 2026
Aug 14, 2024 @ 4:12pm
Aug 14, 2024
 good condition. some wet spots
Aug 2, 2024 @ 2:13am
Aug 2, 2024
May 14, 2024 @ 9:46am
May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024 @ 9:07am
May 14, 2024
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Status:
on Jun 13, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.17 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      0:51 | 89 | Sep 18, 2022 , Crested Butte
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      0:36 | 297 | Mar 27, 2020 , Crested Butte

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      6 Ratings
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      4 ★ 17%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Captain Jack located?
      Captain Jack is located in Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park, Crested Butte, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.89486, -106.94881.
      ▼ How hard is Captain Jack?
      Captain Jack is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Captain Jack?
      The trail has 774 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,548 ft to 10,321 ft.
      ▼ How long is Captain Jack?
      Captain Jack is 5,157 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Captain Jack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Captain Jack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Captain Jack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Captain Jack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Captain Jack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Captain Jack. The trail is 5,157 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Captain Jack?
      Captain Jack is a moderately popular trail. There have been 607 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 783 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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