more stats
3,040 ft
Distance
218 ft
Climb
00:07:12
Avg time
218 ft
Altitude change
7,630 ft
Altitude min
7,848 ft
Altitude max
7,630 ft
Altitude start
7,848 ft
Altitude end
7.179%
Grade
1.608%
Grade max
97.973%
Grade min
3,040 ft
Distance climb
00:07:12
Avg time

Founders Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Elk Meadow Park
    Evergreen, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #222862 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35686 in E-Biking
    • #61113 in Trail Running
    • #87802 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,912 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #387 in E-Biking
    • #1,873 in Trail Running
    • #2,584 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Loose, sandy green trail, no real resistance. Be aware that when coming off of the Bergen Peak descent, you will want to rip through here, but that there are often many hikers and they have the right of way. Keep your eyes open

Tags
Sandy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 356 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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      Bergen Loop
      ★ 2.0 • 8 miles • 1,689 ft • 10 • Loop •
      technical climb, with a good dh section

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Founders located?
      Founders is located in Elk Meadow Park, Evergreen, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Elk Meadow Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.66869, -105.3602.
      ▼ How hard is Founders?
      Founders is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.179%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Founders?
      Founders has 218 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,630 ft to 7,848 ft.
      ▼ Is Founders a point to point trail?
      Founders is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Founders?
      Founders is 3,040 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Founders?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Founders. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Founders?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Founders are:
      • August (37 activities)
      • September (35 activities)
      • July (33 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Founders? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Founders are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Founders?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Founders. The trail is 3,040 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Founders?
      Founders is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,083 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,243 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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