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2,437 ft
Distance
-318 ft
Descent
00:04:15
Avg time
-318 ft
Altitude change
11,322 ft
Altitude min
11,640 ft
Altitude max
11,640 ft
Altitude start
11,322 ft
Altitude end
-13.03%
Grade
-26.12%
Grade max
2,316 ft
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat
00:04:15
Avg time

Cowboy Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Keystone Resort
    Keystone, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #42251 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40467 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #632 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #446 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Keystone Resort

This short but sweet trail offers tight technical turns, log drops, and a huge rock garden.

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 26 miles avg distance
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Cowboy Up Trail Reports

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Jun 25, 2026 @ 2:44pm (America/Denver)
Jun 25, 2026
Nov 8, 2025 @ 11:41am (America/Denver)
Nov 8, 2025
 reporter Closed until Summer 2026
Aug 2, 2025 @ 10:50am
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Jun 27, 2025 @ 11:18am
Jun 27, 2025
Oct 18, 2024 @ 8:52am
Oct 18, 2024
 reporter Closed till Summer 2025
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on Jun 25, 2026
Avg: 4.31 (13 votes)
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      Directions to cowboy-up trailhead (39.579320, -105.940970)
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      Feb 29, 2004 @ 7:43pm
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      Feb 29, 2004 @ 7:43pm
      Feb 29, 2004
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      Keystone MTB Review (2025) Int. Riding
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      18:20 | 42 | Jun 18, 2026 , Keystone
      Keystone Bike Park First Time Blind Runs
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      20:27 | 154 | Sep 7, 2023 , Keystone
      youtuber Cowboy Up: Keystone Bike Park | Full Run
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      2:53 | 568 | Aug 18, 2021 , Keystone
      youtuber Keystone Bike Park - Black Trails - Cowboy Up,...
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      17:39 | 550 | Aug 3, 2019 , Keystone

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      16 miles • 4,011 ft • 11 • Point to Point • Race •
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      2024 Keystone Rev Enduro (Day 1) Featured
      14 miles • 4,223 ft • 8 • Race •
      2024 Keystone Rev Enduro Day 1 Day 1: Transfer: Summit Express. Ride Girl Scouts/Suz's Cruise to Stage 1...
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      2025 Keystone Rev Enduro (Day 1) Archived Featured
      14 miles • 4,223 ft • 8 • Race •
      2025 Keystone Rev Enduro Day 1 Day 1: Transfer: Summit Express. Ride Girl Scouts/Suz's Cruise to Stage 1...
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      3 ★ 8%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cowboy Up located?
      Cowboy Up is located in Keystone Resort, Keystone, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Keystone Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.57932, -105.94097.
      ▼ How hard is Cowboy Up?
      Cowboy Up is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.03%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cowboy Up?
      The trail has 318 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 11,322 ft to 11,640 ft.
      ▼ Is Cowboy Up a point to point trail?
      Yes, Cowboy Up is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cowboy Up?
      Cowboy Up is 2,437 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cowboy Up?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cowboy Up. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Cowboy Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cowboy Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cowboy Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Cowboy Up. The trail is 2,437 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cowboy Up?
      Cowboy Up is a very popular trail. There have been 2,955 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,240 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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