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2,900 ft
Distance
160 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:09:19
Avg time
161 ft
Altitude change
8,145 ft
Altitude min
8,306 ft
Altitude max
8,145 ft
Altitude start
8,307 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
-6.8%
Grade max
25.1%
Grade min
1,919 ft
Distance climb
112 ft
Distance down
860 ft
Distance flat
00:09:19
Avg time

Drift Bypass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Floyd Hill Open Space
    Idaho Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83740 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9162 in E-Biking
    • #81365 in Trail Running
    • #80374 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This appears to be what will be a loop to an overlook. Nice little trail, that is fairly easy with some minor embedded rock sections.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 20 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 286 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Drift Bypass

        ▼ Where is Drift Bypass located?
        Drift Bypass is located in Floyd Hill Open Space, Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Floyd Hill Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.73512, -105.40239.
        ▼ How hard is Drift Bypass?
        Drift Bypass is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drift Bypass?
        Drift Bypass has 160 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,145 ft to 8,306 ft.
        ▼ Is Drift Bypass a point to point trail?
        Drift Bypass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Drift Bypass?
        Drift Bypass is 2,900 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drift Bypass?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Drift Bypass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Drift Bypass?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Drift Bypass are:
        • July (53 activities)
        • June (43 activities)
        • August (33 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Drift Bypass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drift Bypass are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Drift Bypass?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Drift Bypass. The trail is 2,900 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Drift Bypass?
        Drift Bypass is a very popular trail. There have been 2,151 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,307 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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