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3,809 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-224 ft
Descent
00:07:57
Avg time
-199 ft
Altitude change
7,134 ft
Altitude min
7,332 ft
Altitude max
7,332 ft
Altitude start
7,133 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
256 ft
Distance climb
2,802 ft
Distance down
751 ft
Distance flat
00:07:57
Avg time

Elk Drop Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    West Eagle
    Eagle, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 80 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #110994 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29505 in E-Biking
    • #72726 in Trail Running
    • #132197 in Hiking
    • #2319 in Dirtbiking
    • #1663 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

From the top the trail listed Fast Times / Elk Drop will reach a split. This will bring you down to a hunting camp area where you can find Star Wars downhill or continue to lower Elk Drop

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 36 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Elk Drop Upper Trail Reports

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Apr 16, 2026 @ 12:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 16, 2026
Dec 1, 2025 @ 1:00am (America/Denver)
Dec 1, 2025
 reporter This trail is closed seasonally to all users from 12/1 thru 4/15 to protect deer and elk habitat.
Apr 16, 2025 @ 12:03am
Apr 16, 2025
Dec 2, 2024 @ 3:18pm
Dec 2, 2024
 reporter This trail is closed seasonally to all users from 12/1 thru 4/15 to protect deer and elk habitat.
Jul 2, 2024 @ 9:27am
Jul 2, 2024
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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        Directions to elk-drop-upper trailhead (39.612620, -106.864150)
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        Tick/Elk Drop/Star Wars/SHR
        ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,934 ft • 9 •
        A good tour of West Eagle.
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Elk Drop Upper located?
        Elk Drop Upper is located in West Eagle, Eagle, Colorado, United States. It is part of the West Eagle trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.61262, -106.86415.
        ▼ How hard is Elk Drop Upper?
        Elk Drop Upper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elk Drop Upper?
        Elk Drop Upper has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,134 ft to 7,332 ft.
        ▼ Is Elk Drop Upper a point to point trail?
        Elk Drop Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Elk Drop Upper?
        Elk Drop Upper is 3,809 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elk Drop Upper?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Elk Drop Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Elk Drop Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elk Drop Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Elk Drop Upper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Elk Drop Upper. The trail is 3,809 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Elk Drop Upper?
        Elk Drop Upper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 269 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 265 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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