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1,538 ft
Distance
155 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:01:03
Avg time
149 ft
Altitude change
9,053 ft
Altitude min
9,207 ft
Altitude max
9,053 ft
Altitude start
9,202 ft
Altitude end
9.71%
Grade
-2.973%
Grade max
66.847%
Grade min
1,358 ft
Distance climb
180 ft
Distance down
00:01:03
Avg time

Elkhead Base Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Steamboat Bike Park
    Steamboat Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Elkhead Base is a 1,538 ft less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Steamboat Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 22 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elkhead Base located?
      Elkhead Base is located in Steamboat Bike Park, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Steamboat Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.4526, -106.76523.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elkhead Base?
      Elkhead Base has 155 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,053 ft to 9,207 ft.
      ▼ Is Elkhead Base a point to point trail?
      Elkhead Base is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Elkhead Base?
      Elkhead Base is 1,538 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elkhead Base?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elkhead Base. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Elkhead Base? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elkhead Base are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elkhead Base?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Elkhead Base. The trail is 1,538 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elkhead Base?
      Elkhead Base is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 93 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 106 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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