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1.5 miles
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-530 ft
Descent
00:09:59
Avg time
-437 ft
Altitude change
8,166 ft
Altitude min
8,639 ft
Altitude max
8,603 ft
Altitude start
8,166 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-31.8%
Grade max
14.4%
Grade min
1,621 ft
Distance climb
4,708 ft
Distance down
1,854 ft
Distance flat
00:09:59
Avg time

Deadline Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sky Mountain Park
    Aspen, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #30426 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #412 in Mountain Biking · Colorado
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Seasonal wildlife closure in effect Dec. 1 through May 15
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Pitkin County Open Space & Trails

This bike optimized flow and jump trail was constructed in 2014, and has been refreshed every 5-6 years since then. It is managed as a downhill directional only trail given the many jumps along the trail. Access the trail from the top of the Viewline trail at western end of Skyline Ridge trail. With the opening of Deadline, Viewline trail is now recommended for uphill bike travel

This trail is another first of its kind for the Aspen / Snowmass area. It's a bike optimized directional flow trail that features large, generous in-sloped berm turns, rollers, table top jumps, drop offs, and a couple doubles that can be easily gapped at speed. The width of the trail and ability to roll over just about every one of the jumps (if you slow down enough) gives this trail an intermediate rating. At full speed, the trail is definitely in the expert/difficult category. While the views towards Snowmass and the forests of the Government Trail are excellent, your eyes will mostly be focused on the trail

Use this trail as part of a tour of Sky Mountain Park, or part of a longer ride linking Airline Trail to Skyline Ridge trail to Deadline trail to Highline trail to Tom Blake trail to Powerline to Government Trail. Or, park at the Rodeo Lot or smaller parking lot along Owl Creek Road and take multiple laps on Viewline trail - Deadline Trail - Highline trail.

Disclaimer

No Dogs

Tags
BermsDropsFlowyJumpsRollers

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 122 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 575 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Deadline Trail Trail Reports

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Aug 2, 2026 @ 8:59am (America/Denver)
Aug 2, 2026
Jun 26, 2026 @ 4:36pm (America/Denver)
Jun 26, 2026
Trail is open again after completion of construction upgrades
Jun 21, 2026 @ 11:18pm (America/Denver)
Jun 21, 2026
Closed for massive trail maintenance. As of 6/21/2026 there are signs that say completion date TBD.
Aug 5, 2025 @ 10:14am
Aug 5, 2025
Aug 5, 2025 @ 10:14am
Aug 5, 2025
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Avg: 4.26 (9 votes)
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      Directions to deadline-trail trailhead (39.219960, -106.910040)

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      Aspen Sky Mountain Park MTB trail - 'Deadline'
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      7:36 | 276 | Aug 9, 2025 , Aspen
      Deadline Trail in Snowmass Village - at 2X...
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      1132 | Jul 6, 2017 , Aspen

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      frothyloamers frothyloamers
      dont ride the way it suggests, this is a downhill flow trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deadline Trail located?
      Deadline Trail is located in Sky Mountain Park, Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Sky Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.21996, -106.91004.
      ▼ How hard is Deadline Trail?
      Deadline Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deadline Trail?
      Deadline Trail has 94 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 530 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,166 ft to 8,639 ft.
      ▼ Is Deadline Trail a point to point trail?
      Yes, Deadline Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Deadline Trail?
      Deadline Trail is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deadline Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Deadline Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Deadline Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Deadline Trail are:
      • July (91 activities)
      • August (65 activities)
      • September (51 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Deadline Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deadline Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Deadline Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Deadline Trail. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Deadline Trail?
      Deadline Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 3,912 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,997 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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