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1.7 miles
Distance
-613 ft
Descent
00:12:28
Avg time
-613 ft
Altitude change
10,403 ft
Altitude min
11,016 ft
Altitude max
11,016 ft
Altitude start
10,404 ft
Altitude end
-7%
Grade
-16.8%
Grade max
0.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:12:28
Avg time

Elk Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Timberline Trails
    Leadville, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71691 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #357881 in Trail Running
    • #155015 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,311 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #7,458 in Trail Running
    • #4,823 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Elk Run is a 2 mile popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Leadville Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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    BLM
    Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 30 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Elk Run Trail Reports

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on Dec 2, 2025
Snow Cover Partial
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to elk-run trailhead (39.227210, -106.251530)

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      Sep 26, 2009

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elk Run located?
      Elk Run is located in Timberline Trails, Leadville, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Timberline Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.22721, -106.25153.
      ▼ How hard is Elk Run?
      Elk Run is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elk Run?
      The trail has 613 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,403 ft to 11,016 ft.
      ▼ Is Elk Run a point to point trail?
      Elk Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elk Run?
      Elk Run is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elk Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elk Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elk Run?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elk Run are:
      • October (5 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Elk Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elk Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elk Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Elk Run. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elk Run?
      Elk Run is a very popular trail. There have been 226 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 254 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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