more stats
2,900 ft
Distance
160 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:10:56
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
00:10:56
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 [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102300 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58605 in E-Biking
    • #357912 in Trail Running
    • #338500 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,063 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #608 in E-Biking
    • #7,460 in Trail Running
    • #7,274 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.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 294 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
Status:
on Apr 11, 2026
Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      90 |
      Sep 22, 2019 @ 5:42am
      Sep 22, 2019

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      Floyd Hill 100% Completion
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 11 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 2,196 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,362 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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