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3,110 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:08:11
Avg time
-28 ft
Altitude change
9,047 ft
Altitude min
9,099 ft
Altitude max
9,081 ft
Altitude start
9,055 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
997 ft
Distance climb
1,394 ft
Distance down
719 ft
Distance flat
00:08:11
Avg time
Elkhead Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSteamboat Bike Park
Steamboat Springs, Colorado -
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerRoutt NF - Hans Peak Bears Ears
This a multi-use trail open to the public (no waiver required). This singletrack trail is mostly pretty easy, but there is one gnarly rock section that is really hard to clean head east. Great views You can make it into a loop by using the wide gravel road that connects the west end of the trail to the gondola.
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Recent Activity on Trail
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- 3 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 7 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 53 rides
- Last: Jul 20, 2026
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Directions to elkhead-trail trailhead
(40.452360, -106.771540)
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22 miles • 1,506 ft • 11 • Point to Point •
Point to point from Buff Pass down into the Steamboat Base Area.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elkhead Loop
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Where is Elkhead Loop located?
Elkhead Loop is located in Mount Werner, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Mount Werner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.45236, -106.77154.
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How hard is Elkhead Loop?
Elkhead Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.383%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Elkhead Loop?
Elkhead Loop has 149 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,037 ft to 9,094 ft.
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Is Elkhead Loop a point to point trail?
Elkhead Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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