2.8 miles
Distance
1,165 ft
Climb
00:41:14
Avg time

Elkhorn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beaver Creek & Arrowhead
    Avon, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #31533 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11074 in Trail Running
    • #37085 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback

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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Elkhorn multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    1,165 ft
  • Altitude min
    7,514 ft
  • Altitude max
    8,679 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,514 ft
  • Altitude end
    8,678 ft
  • Grade
    7.7%
  • Grade max
    -0.7%
  • Grade min
    44.9%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    161 ft
  • Distance flat
    226 ft
  • Avg time
    00:41:14
  • Avg reverse time
    00:15:50
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      Elkhorn Trail Reports

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      Jul 2, 2024 @ 9:22am
      Jul 2, 2024
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      Jul 1, 2024 @ 8:18am
      Jul 1, 2024
      Few trees down
      Jul 1, 2024 @ 12:03am
      Jul 1, 2024
      May 20, 2024 @ 4:35pm
      May 20, 2024
      reporter Seasonal Wildlife Closure: May 6 - June 30
      Oct 20, 2023 @ 7:53am
      Oct 20, 2023
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      • 15 rides
      • 12 miles avg distance
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      • 140 rides
      • Last: Jan 9, 2025

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