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2,300 ft
Distance
178 ft
Climb
2 miles
High Point
178 ft
Altitude change
8,181 ft
Altitude min
8,181 ft
Altitude start
8,360 ft
Altitude end
7.8%
Grade
32.8%
Grade min
2,001 ft
Distance climb
299 ft
Distance flat
Crosscut Details
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- E-Bike
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Riding AreaVirginia Canyon Mountain Park
Idaho Springs, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionUphill Only[+]
- Uphill Only for E-Biking
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2026
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Land OwnerCity of Idaho Springs
Crosscut is a bike-only uphill only climbing trail that starts south of the main Hub and provides access to Jacks Peak and the Shimano Trail Born Hub that anchors the top of Gauntlet Gold, Panic Switch, and Old School downhill trails.
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Recent Activity on Trail
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- 11 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
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- 14 miles avg distance
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- 107 rides
- Last: Jun 24, 2026
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Directions to crosscut-920305 trailhead
(39.751100, -105.506030)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crosscut
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Where is Crosscut located?
Crosscut is located in Virginia Canyon Mountain Park, Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Virginia Canyon Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.7511, -105.50603.
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How hard is Crosscut?
Crosscut is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Crosscut?
Crosscut has 178 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 8,181 ft to 8,360 ft.
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Is Crosscut a point to point trail?
Yes, Crosscut is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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