more stats
3,192 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-104 ft
Descent
00:03:19
Avg time
-84 ft
Altitude change
9,274 ft
Altitude min
9,359 ft
Altitude max
9,359 ft
Altitude start
9,275 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-29.9%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
837 ft
Distance climb
1,873 ft
Distance down
427 ft
Distance flat
00:03:19
Avg time

Death Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Brush Creek
    Crested Butte, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    409.1A
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #74538 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,390 in Mountain Biking · Colorado
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Death Pass is a 3,192 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Crested Butte Colorado. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 250 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Death Pass located?
      Death Pass is located in Brush Creek, Crested Butte, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Brush Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.90312, -106.86655.
      ▼ How hard is Death Pass?
      Death Pass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Death Pass?
      Death Pass has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 104 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,274 ft to 9,359 ft.
      ▼ Is Death Pass a point to point trail?
      Death Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Death Pass?
      Death Pass is 3,192 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Death Pass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Death Pass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Death Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Death Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Death Pass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Death Pass. The trail is 3,192 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Death Pass?
      Death Pass is a very popular trail. There have been 1,403 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,388 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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