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1.0 mile
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-238 ft
Descent
00:08:39
Avg time
-215 ft
Altitude change
5,825 ft
Altitude min
6,043 ft
Altitude max
6,040 ft
Altitude start
5,823 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-24.8%
Grade max
9.3%
Grade min
574 ft
Distance climb
4,669 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:08:39
Avg time
Elitches Details
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Riding AreaJumbo Mountain Trails
Paonia, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#55210 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
“Fun and fast downhill from the Tower of Power down to the trailhead. Keep an eye out for hikers coming up the hill”
This trail is best ridden as a downhill from the Tower of Power (high-tension powerline tower) to the trailhead. It is fast and has some steep sections but is suitable for all skill levels. Be mindful of uphill foot traffic on this section. Use Gully or Sweet Shady North to make a nice short loop out of this trail.
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- 6 miles avg distance
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- 68 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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(38.878480, -107.568870)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elitches
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Where is Elitches located?
Elitches is located in Jumbo Mountain Trails, Paonia, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Jumbo Mountain Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.87848, -107.56887.
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How hard is Elitches?
Elitches is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Elitches?
Elitches has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 238 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,825 ft to 6,043 ft.
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Is Elitches a point to point trail?
Yes, Elitches is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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