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1.5 miles
Distance
197 ft
Climb
-391 ft
Descent
00:13:42
Avg time
-194 ft
Altitude change
6,838 ft
Altitude min
7,197 ft
Altitude max
7,158 ft
Altitude start
6,965 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-52.3%
Grade max
46%
Grade min
3,307 ft
Distance climb
4,226 ft
Distance down
381 ft
Distance flat
00:13:42
Avg time

Grubstake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Apex Park
    Golden, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #62687 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64057 in Trail Running
    • #93060 in Hiking
    • #3436 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Fun outer loop. Starting from the west end, the trail drops downhill through a series of tight switchbacks. At the bottom, the trail climbs out of the woods and finishes with views of the Front Range. Take a right and loop back onto Bonanza or stay left and connect to Pick-n-Sledge.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles average
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Dec 6, 2024
 Still muddy on east side of loop, passable
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        Directions to grubstake-loop trailhead (39.717220, -105.229500)

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        youtuber Mountain Biking The Grubstake Loop and Pick N...
        14:19 | 665 | Jun 25, 2018 , Golden
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        8:28 | 49 | Aug 3, 2025 , Golden
        Grubstake Loop (clockwise) - Apex - Golden -...
        7:00 | 105 | Oct 7, 2024 , Golden
        Grubstake Loop - Apex - Golden - Colorado
        0:35 | 189 | Aug 18, 2022 , Golden

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Grubstake Loop

        ▼ Where is Grubstake Loop located?
        Grubstake Loop is located in Apex Park, Golden, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Apex Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.71722, -105.2295.
        ▼ How hard is Grubstake Loop?
        Grubstake Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grubstake Loop?
        Grubstake Loop has 197 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 391 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,838 ft to 7,197 ft.
        ▼ Is Grubstake Loop a point to point trail?
        Grubstake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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