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2.8 miles
Distance
1,165 ft
Climb
00:40:09
Avg time
1,165 ft
Altitude change
7,514 ft
Altitude min
8,679 ft
Altitude max
7,514 ft
Altitude start
8,678 ft
Altitude end
7.7%
Grade
-0.7%
Grade max
44.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
161 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:40:09
Avg time

Elkhorn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beaver Creek & Arrowhead
    Avon, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #82037 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114241 in E-Biking
    • #143552 in Trail Running
    • #149317 in Hiking
    • #20167 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,569 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,108 in E-Biking
    • #4,202 in Trail Running
    • #4,531 in Hiking
    • #500 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Primarily a climbing route to access Beaver Creek and many loop options. Fast and fun downhill as well but suggest using to access Paulie's Plunge, A-10, etc.

Disclaimer

This trail is subject to a USFS seasonal closure from 5/6 - 6/30 to protect deer and elk during calving season

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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Elkhorn Trail Reports

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Jul 3, 2026 @ 8:03am (America/Denver)
Jul 3, 2026
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Jul 1, 2026 @ 12:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
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May 6, 2026 @ 1:00am (America/Denver)
May 6, 2026
reporter This trail is seasonally closed from 5/6 - 6/30 each year to protect deer & elk during calving periods. The trail reopens on 7/1.
Apr 25, 2026 @ 1:26pm (America/Denver)
Apr 25, 2026
Apr 15, 2026 @ 4:17pm (America/Denver)
Apr 15, 2026
closed until 6/30
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on Jul 3, 2026
Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to elkhorn trailhead (39.633240, -106.532770)

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      4.0 ★★★★★
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Dmeyermines Dmeyermines
      A great way to get into the Beaver Creek trail system, this is a pretty steep climb. IMHO, the first section was not super enjoyable as it was quite steep and had lots of DT. But the upper section is all in the Aspens, lots of killer ST, and better designed with multiple switchbacks.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elkhorn located?
      Elkhorn is located in Beaver Creek & Arrowhead, Avon, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Beaver Creek & Arrowhead trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.63324, -106.53277.
      ▼ How hard is Elkhorn?
      Elkhorn is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elkhorn?
      Elkhorn has 1,165 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,514 ft to 8,679 ft.
      ▼ Is Elkhorn a point to point trail?
      Elkhorn is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elkhorn?
      Elkhorn is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elkhorn?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elkhorn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elkhorn?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elkhorn are:
      • July (46 activities)
      • September (29 activities)
      • August (28 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Elkhorn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elkhorn are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elkhorn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 40 minutes to ride Elkhorn. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elkhorn?
      Elkhorn is a very popular trail. There have been 2,012 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,217 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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