more stats
2.8 miles
Distance
385 ft
Climb
00:17:47
Avg time
385 ft
Altitude change
5,559 ft
Altitude min
5,945 ft
Altitude max
5,559 ft
Altitude start
5,945 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
0.3%
Grade max
27%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
00:17:47
Avg time

Coalton Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #110159 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116848 in E-Biking
    • #135483 in Trail Running
    • #140556 in Hiking
    • #17701 in Adaptive Biking
    • #9041 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,262 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,143 in E-Biking
    • #3,936 in Trail Running
    • #4,161 in Hiking
    • #277 in Adaptive Biking
    • #256 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

Old jeep road converted to non-motorized use. There's a very steep and rocky hill and so not recommended for beginners.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 197 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 592 rides
  • Last: Nov 15, 2026
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Coalton Trail Reports

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Aug 26, 2026 @ 8:44am (America/Denver)
Aug 26, 2026
Rattlesnakes
May 30, 2026 @ 8:34am (America/Denver)
May 30, 2026
Dry, compacted gravel.
May 22, 2026 @ 5:17pm (America/Denver)
May 22, 2026
reporter Trail is open. Please update conditions if you ride
May 8, 2026 @ 1:18pm (America/Denver)
May 8, 2026
reporter Trail is open. Please update conditions if you ride
Jan 29, 2026 @ 3:36pm (America/Denver)
Jan 29, 2026
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Status:
on Aug 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.35 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to coalton trailhead (39.928730, -105.167430)

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      1 Review & Comments

      stefprez
      Very straight trail that isn't the most exciting or stimulating. The hill is pretty steep for a short section.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Coalton located?
      Coalton is located in Marshall Mesa/Doudy Draw/Flatirons Vista, Boulder, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Marshall Mesa/Doudy Draw/Flatirons Vista trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.92873, -105.16743.
      ▼ How hard is Coalton?
      Coalton is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Coalton?
      Coalton has 385 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,559 ft to 5,945 ft.
      ▼ Is Coalton a point to point trail?
      Coalton is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Coalton?
      Coalton is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Coalton?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Coalton. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Coalton?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Coalton are:
      • September (53 activities)
      • August (51 activities)
      • July (48 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Coalton? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Coalton are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Coalton?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Coalton. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Coalton?
      Coalton is a very popular trail. There have been 4,595 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,001 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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