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3.2 miles
Distance
405 ft
Climb
-551 ft
Descent
00:27:31
Avg time
-146 ft
Altitude change
7,587 ft
Altitude min
7,922 ft
Altitude max
7,751 ft
Altitude start
7,606 ft
Altitude end
-0.868%
Grade
-37.541%
Grade max
134.828%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,225 ft
Distance flat
00:27:31
Avg time
Elk Range Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCentennial Cone
Golden, Colorado -
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in E-Biking
- 35 in Trail Running
- 15 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonFeb-Nov
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
This is a double track road which has a seasonal closure as well as an alternate use schedule on weekends. Take a look at the links before you go to save yourself a $50 ticket.
Hike on Odd numbered weekend dates / Bike on even weekend dates.
This trail is closed for elk calving from Feb. 1 to June 15.
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Trail Closed Feb 1 - June 15 for Elk calving. Ride on even numbered weekend dates, hikers use odd.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 197 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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(39.771638, -105.346879)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elk Range
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Where is Elk Range located?
Elk Range is located in Centennial Cone, Golden, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Centennial Cone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.77164, -105.34688.
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What is the elevation gain for Elk Range?
Elk Range has 405 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 551 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,587 ft to 7,922 ft.
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Is Elk Range a point to point trail?
Elk Range is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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How long is Elk Range?
Elk Range is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
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