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4,314 ft
Distance
177 ft
Climb
00:08:07
Avg time
177 ft
Altitude change
5,932 ft
Altitude min
6,109 ft
Altitude max
5,932 ft
Altitude start
6,109 ft
Altitude end
4.1%
Grade
-1.643%
Grade max
14.216%
Grade min
4,111 ft
Distance climb
204 ft
Distance flat
00:08:07
Avg time
Fossil Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSouth Table Mountain Park
Golden, Colorado -
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Probably the easiest climb to the top of South Table, just two easy switchbacks and a few rocks at the top, then wide gravel.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 59 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 441 rides
- Last: Jul 25, 2026
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(39.742117, -105.188942)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fossil
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Where is Fossil located?
Fossil is located in South Table Mountain Park, Golden, Colorado, United States. It is part of the South Table Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.74212, -105.18894.
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How hard is Fossil?
Fossil is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Fossil?
Fossil has 177 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,932 ft to 6,109 ft.
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Is Fossil a point to point trail?
Fossil is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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