more stats
1,317 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:02:18
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
8,689 ft
Altitude min
8,722 ft
Altitude max
8,689 ft
Altitude start
8,691 ft
Altitude end
0.149%
Grade
-19.999%
Grade max
22.211%
Grade min
647 ft
Distance climb
584 ft
Distance down
00:02:18
Avg time

Handshake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Magnolia
    Nederland, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81082 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133477 in Trail Running
    • #104264 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,546 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,849 in Trail Running
    • #2,984 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Boulder County Parks & Open Space

Easiest way to access Aspen Alley and Super Vu from main West Magnolia parking lot.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Handshake located?
      Handshake is located in Magnolia, Nederland, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Magnolia trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.95065, -105.51575.
      ▼ How hard is Handshake?
      Handshake is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.149%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Handshake?
      Handshake has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,689 ft to 8,722 ft.
      ▼ Is Handshake a point to point trail?
      Handshake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Handshake?
      Handshake is 1,317 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Handshake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Handshake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Handshake?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Handshake are:
      • July (17 activities)
      • August (17 activities)
      • September (16 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Handshake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Handshake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Handshake?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Handshake. The trail is 1,317 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Handshake?
      Handshake is a very popular trail. There have been 925 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,072 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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