more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
-467 ft
Descent
00:03:10
Avg time
-467 ft
Altitude change
6,727 ft
Altitude min
7,194 ft
Altitude max
7,194 ft
Altitude start
6,726 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:03:10
Avg time

Elmers Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Eagle
    Eagle, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59991 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #147266 in Trail Running
    • #342266 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,050 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #4,370 in Trail Running
    • #7,372 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Hardscrabble

Branch off connector from School House Rock to World's Greatest.

A fast straight away with mild turns. It's not advised to climb this trail. It's a very fast down hill with blind turns and head on accidents have happened a number of times. Please use Hocket Gulth -> Tick Alley to climb to the top of this trail.

*Closed to bikes Dec 1 - Apr 15 each year to protect deer/elk populations

Access Info

Left turn after finishing School House Rock

Tags
Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 183 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Elmers Trail Reports

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Apr 16, 2026 @ 12:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 16, 2026
Dec 1, 2025 @ 1:00am (America/Denver)
Dec 1, 2025
reporter This trail is closed seasonally to all users from 12/1 thru 4/15 to protect deer and elk habitat.
Oct 25, 2025 @ 11:28am (America/Denver)
Oct 25, 2025
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Jun 15, 2025 @ 11:12am
Jun 15, 2025
Apr 16, 2025 @ 12:03am
Apr 16, 2025
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Status:
on Apr 16, 2026
Avg: 4.17 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to elmers trailhead (39.624090, -106.849210)

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      1 Review & Comments

      provin1327 provin1327
      The description is accurate, this is a super fast downhill with many blind sections. You never know when someone will be coming up. It should be made directional.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elmers located?
      Elmers is located in West Eagle, Eagle, Colorado, United States. It is part of the West Eagle trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.62409, -106.84921.
      ▼ How hard is Elmers?
      Elmers is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elmers?
      The trail has 467 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,727 ft to 7,194 ft.
      ▼ Is Elmers a point to point trail?
      Yes, Elmers is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elmers?
      Elmers is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elmers?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elmers. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Elmers? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elmers are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elmers?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Elmers. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elmers?
      Elmers is a very popular trail. There have been 1,944 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,944 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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